Posts Tagged ‘coping skills’
“Catastrophizing” life in the midst of COVID-19
Feeling like it’s the end of the world… It had been one week since I’d been to the grocery store. I had just moved across the country from Arizona to Connecticut and needed some supplies. It’s very difficult with a cross-country move to haul what you need on a daily basis. You need every inch…
Read MoreMom’s Blog Contribution: Worried About Family Conflict Over The Holiday Ham?
Holiday stresses can add up by the time December 25th rolls around. If family gatherings feel like a covert mission through a minefield, then my latest guest post on North Phoenix Moms Blog is for you! Looking For More Like This? How To Talk With Your Teen When You Don’t See Eye To Eye The Perfect “Recipe”…
Read MoreFriday 5: Kids & Teens
Here’s What We’ve Been Reading To Support Your Family’s Mental Health I’ve yet to meet anyone who says that they’d love to return to their middle school years. The awkward time of fighting for independence, while searching for acceptance is a lot to handle. It’s even more difficult if you find yourself “on the outs”…
Read MoreMom’s Blog Contribution: Is My Child’s Video Gaming A Habit Or An OBSESSION!?
There is no doubt that electronics have forever altered the way we connect in our world. I field questions from concerned parents about the frequency and intensity of their children’s gaming and phone “obsessions” on a weekly basis. This month, I tackled this topic directly in my post on North Phoenix Mom’s Blog. Looking For…
Read MoreStruggling To Catch Your Breath?
The Toll Of Physical Stress And Emotional Stress “Brian” my “running buddy” (you may think differently when you hear my story), helps me demonstrate a good lesson about coping with stress in this video! My takeaways for you today: Coping skills are to cope. You can’t avoid problems altogether, but it does make it…
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