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The Amazing Benefits of Adopting a Pet

We Love our Pets for Good Reason The holiday season might be over, but for some unlucky pets the effects of the season are just beginning. According, to the ASPCA around 6.5 million animals end up end shelters each year. Many, like the Washington Humane Society in...

Five Steps for Fighting Depression

Many people around the world and throughout the U.S. will struggle with depression of some form or another at some point in their lifetime. It is often characterized by feelings of hopelessness or sadness. It’s one of the most common mental health issues that people...

Social Exclusion: The Quiet Bully

The hustle and bustle of back-to-school means staying busy around-the-clock. While trying to juggle all the schedules, transition and anything else that comes up, here’s one more thing to keep your eye on: social interactions. If your child is excluding others… It’s...

6 Things to Remember with an Autism Diagnosis

When your child is given a diagnosis on the autism spectrum it can feel like the world has come to a screeching halt. It’s hard to know where to start. As overwhelming as it may feel now, there are steps to take and strategies to use to aid in this new journey.  ...

Staring Down an Empty Nest

5 Tips to Prepare For College Drop Off Day So, your baby is leaving for college. Congratulations! You have successfully navigated roughly 18 years of parenting, gotten through high school and on the path to adulthood. During this transitional period your child will...

Benefits of Screen-free Play Time

Computers are here to stay and, when appropriately used, video games can help your children develop the special skills needed to navigate the ever-changing technological landscape. According to Psychology Today, video games help improve IQ test scores, self-direction,...