More and more these days it seems that we rely on technology to keep us educated and informed about the world. Our lives are chaotic, busy, and stressful so having information at our fingertips seems essential to help manage our…
These days, we’re all “hearing” a whole lot of everything: cell phones, computers, printers, music, transportation noise. Has all this “hearing” effected our “listening”? When was the last time you sat in complete silence? Can you find complete silence anywhere…
October is here. The days are shorter, the air is cooler and even the chamisa is a little less yellow. Maybe it’s the change in light, maybe it’s our lives getting busier, but adults and children alike can begin to…
In his landmark book, Childhood and Society, Erik Erikson outlines the “eight stages of man”: developmental phases for every period of life that are named for the core challenge facing that period. “Trust versus mistrust”, “autonomy versus shame and doubt”,…
It seems completely contrary to our busy, always scheduled, multi-tasking times but lately experts have been promoting the great value of having “nothing to do.” Increasingly, we all seem to be always connected, sharing, posting. Alan Lightman refers to this…
Dehydration may hit you when you least expect it and can appear slowly or very suddenly. Many of us have been taught that a headache can be the cause of dehydration, but additional symptoms may include nausea, dizziness, fatigue, lack…
Screens. They’re everywhere. In our cars, on refrigerators, even on water bottles. Advancements in technology have contributed greatly to our lives. But screens are not always so great for our kids. By many estimates, the average teen spends 8-9 hours…
There are many ways to support your child’s healthy development. One of the most simple is: play. The multiple values of children’s play are being strongly advocated for by the American Academy of Pediatrics. From 1981 to 1997, according to…
It sounds so simple: wash your hands! But again and again, health care studies show that the number one best way to fight infection and protect yourself and your family from infection is as simple as hand-washing. Research shows we…
Did you know that anxiety is a common occurrence among school aged children? Changing schools, increasing academic expectation, experiencing changes in grades, and setting new social demands can provoke extreme anxiety and lead to depression for some children. Anxious or…