Do you ever feel “stuck in the loop?” You continuously try to reach a goal but keep ending up right back where you started. We’ve all been there. The good news is, there’s a way out! Imagine you’re on a roller coaster. You start going uphill. You’re moving toward your goal, working through challenges, then […]
Be a Coach, Not a Referee
I’ve sat through many trainings throughout my life, some of them useful, some of them not. While in trainings I found to be beneficial, sometimes the information sticks and I end of using it in the work I do without even thinking about it, while sometimes the information sticks because it turned on a light […]
Children and the Mental Health Benefits of Reading (Part 2)
Last week we identified the mental health benefits of reading for children. This week, we will discuss how to foster a love of reading in your children beginning at a young age. Let’s break it down into five easy steps. The New York Times article, “How to Raise a Reader” identifies a simple and important […]
Children and the Mental Health Benefits of Reading (Part 1)
As parents, we want to do everything we can to protect our children’s mental and emotional well-being. The good news is the answer could be as close as the nearest library, or even your own bookshelf. According to a study by the National Literacy Trust, children who love reading and writing have better mental well-being. […]