Have you been touched by autism? I have a friend whose child has severe autism, limiting speech and functioning. She embraces her son and helps him with so many challenges and yet the struggle can be exhausting. I recently met an artist whose creative genius can be attributed to her autism. I once heard Temple […]
“A friend asked me for a nude photo,” my fifteen-year-old daughter told me one night. “He what?!” I whispered struggling to grasp onto a rational thought. I knew this friend. In this case, it was a boy who had been in my home. The realization that my daughter had a friend that would make such […]
September 29, 2022 by bethstefura Fall is here! The mornings are cooler and there is a hint of color on the trees. Fall is a perfect time to enjoy the beauty of the season. Cool morning air, beautiful colors and even some pumpkin spice. It’s time to pause, reflect and recharge. With the holiday season around […]
Dedicating an entire month to suicide prevention is a wonderful way to recognize the importance of this epidemic…but it is not enough. According to an article published in Pediatrics, suicide is the second leading cause of death for 10- to 24-year-olds in the United States. Which is why youth mental health education must be a […]
A year ago, I struggled with depression after a foot surgery. I experienced feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, fatigue and overwhelm. I thought this had something to do with my reaction to my limitations after surgery: restricted mobility and not being able to work, etc. while I was healing. But when these same symptoms repeated a […]
While ringing in the New Year, many of us also resolve to make THIS the year that we finally realize our goals. Unfortunately, many of us find ourselves off the resolution wagon before January has ended. Every year people say they are going to exercise more, be healthier, quit smoking, get organized, lose weight, manage […]
Whether it’s a 3-day weekend, a week-long or a multi-week vacation, the time away from the daily grind can be beneficial to your health. You’ll be amazed in the benefits of a little away time to recharge and retool. Even when you’re doing what you love, you can’t do it 24/7. Everyone needs a break. […]
Did you know that June 1-7 is National CPR and AED Awareness Week? In 2007, the American Heart Association worked with the American Red Cross and the National Safety Council to designate this week. Its purpose is to bring attention to how more lives could be saved if more Americans knew CPR and how to […]
As people age they typically need less food (less calories), but about the same amount of most vitamins and minerals. This means that older adults need to focus on eating nutrient-dense foods — those high in vitamins and minerals at a lower calorie “cost”. Nutrient-dense foods include most fruits and vegetables, low-fat or fat-free dairy foods, lean […]
At one time, brown bagging was popular just among school children and construction workers – but not anymore! Carrying meals to be eaten away from home has become a way of life for more and more people. There are a number of reasons why individuals choose to carry their lunch. Whether it’s because they are […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged coping skills, COVID-19, life disruptions, media exposure, recovery, tragedy, trauma, Traumatic events on July 2, 2020| Leave a Comment » COVID-19 is the largest global disruption since World War II. Sudden illness, disability, death, financial insecurity, virtual graduations and postponed weddings are all traumatic events that some have […]
Ready or not, the holiday season is right around the corner! Between black Friday, cyber Monday, and giving Tuesday, there is a lot of pressure to overspend around the holidays. Add in out-of-town visitors, shopping, travel, and overeating, and there you have the recipe for a stressful holiday season. When we realize we have put […]
Did you know $1.8 billion dollars is spent on marketing foods to school-aged youth? Or that the average child sees 12-16 advertisements per day promoting food products high in saturated fat, sugar, or sodium? These statistics have created public scrutiny on the food advertised to children. In 2006, the Better Business Bureau formed the Children’s Food […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged coping skills, COVID-19, life disruptions, media exposure, recovery, tragedy, trauma, Traumatic events on July 2, 2020| Leave a Comment » COVID-19 is the largest global disruption since World War II. Sudden illness, disability, death, financial insecurity, virtual graduations and postponed weddings are all traumatic events that some have […]
