Have you ever wondered why your daughter is in a hurry to set up a pretend classroom after she spent the whole day in school? What about your son who takes all the throw blankets off the couch and strategically places them over the dining room table? Did you notice the kids next door running through … [Read more...] aboutPlaying Pretend & Your Child’s Cognitive Development
Adolescent Mental Health
10 Ways to Positively Influence Your Child’s Cognitive Development
Did you know that the cognitive development of your little one begins in the womb? Did you also know that your attitude and the things you do around your munchkin will affect how they grow? The way they eat, sleep, and learn, as well as their surroundings (whether positive or negative) all impact … [Read more...] about10 Ways to Positively Influence Your Child’s Cognitive Development
Low Self-Esteem & the Risk of Substance Abuse in Young Adults
It starts when a person is young. We’re talking about self-esteem. How one is raised can play a huge part in the difference between having positive or low self-esteem. And chronically low self-esteem can increase a person’s risk of substance abuse. What is Low Self-Esteem? Simply put, low … [Read more...] aboutLow Self-Esteem & the Risk of Substance Abuse in Young Adults
Cognitive Behavioral Issues: Do They Stem from Childhood?
You are what you eat. It’s one of the most used adages from the time we’re born. Mama knows best, and she always pushes those fruits and veggies in large quantities because, “Kiddo, you are what you eat!” Everything – physical, emotional, cognitive – develops as we grow, and childhood is one of the … [Read more...] aboutCognitive Behavioral Issues: Do They Stem from Childhood?
