Parents, put on your oxygen mask first
“Put on your oxygen mask first” might sound cliché, but it’s the best metaphor for self-care. How many times have you felt burned out…
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Depression is not… everything you think it is
Depression is not a disease. It’s not a sign of a weak personality. And it’s not something to be ashamed of. And according to Donna Phillips, clinical director at Anne Arundel Medical Center’s (AAMC) Psychiatric Day Hospital, “You can learn from it.”
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How to raise a grateful and generous teen
When teaching your children how be grateful, you are also providing them a tool for happiness and resilience.
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5 tips for helping your child through divorce
Divorce is never an easy decision for any family, yet for many families it is an unfortunate reality that leads to the formation of…
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More than meds: The prescription parents should know about
When you know something is off with your child’s mental health, you just know. But often taking the steps to get them help can…
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Is it puberty or something else? Navigating your child’s changing behavior
How do you know if your child is going through normal puberty changes or if it’s something more serious? Here are a few warning signs that can help you tell if your child needs another layer of support and/or professional help.
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Put down the tech: How to help your child be present in a world of constant stimulation
Our phones are a big part of our lives. Sometimes, it even feels like they’re an extension of our hand — placing us at the mercy of whomever calls, texts or tags us next. Those posts and messages, despite our best attempts, alter our mood and decisions. What’s more concerning is the fact that kids are just as digitally connected, and are displaying a similar, sometimes more extreme, shift in behavior as a result.
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Former Pathways patient says treatment program changed her life
Abby Forbes was in drug rehabilitation for the second time when she had to overcome an unexpected hurdle. By the time she was in…
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Conversation Starters: How to get your child to open up
When your child says their first word, it’s an exciting step into constant chatter, a lot (A LOT) of questions, and some pretty funny…
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The benefits of play: Why the playground is essential to a child’s development
Remember when you used to play on the playground as a child? Going to the playground didn’t only mean you were going to play,…
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