“COVID Fatigue” – it’s feeling a lot like Groundhog Day, right? We just cannot seem to escape the ever-changing dialogue surrounding this pandemic, the constantly evolving strains of COVID, and the stress it continues putting on our daily lives. “COVID Fatigue” So what is “COVID Fatigue”? This condition is described as the complex emotions...
Continue readingIs There a Mental Health Crisis Among Our Youth?
Is there a mental health crisis among our youth? COVID has definitely taken its toll on everyone – but most especially our younger generation. Elementary students, middle school kids and high schoolers have all had their academic and social lives completely disrupted over the past two years. From having to adapt to virtual school...
Continue readingWhat is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? Here in Savannah, our weather fluctuates constantly. For instance, this week, we went from 41 degrees and cold, misty rain to looking forward to a 75 degree, sunny Christmas on Saturday. But regardless of temperature and/or precipitation, we can all experience Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD. What is...
Continue readingTaking the “Scary” out of Halloween
Taking the “Scary” out of Halloween. We like to revisit this topic each year in the hopes of easing some of the fear that can come for children around Halloween. For many kids, Halloween is one of the best nights of the year. It means staying up late, wearing fun (or scary) costumes, and...
Continue readingParenting and Hard Things No One Talks About
Today we’re talking about parenting and hard things no one talks about. Everyone who is a parent can remember getting tons of advice either while pregnant or when your child is a newborn or even a toddler. There are a myriad of books, online support groups, in-person Mommy Groups – lots of resources for...
Continue readingA Look at “Baby Blues” vs. Postpartum Depression
A look at “Baby Blues” vs. Postpartum Depression. I have a close family member who gave birth to her first child right before COVID-19. She has spent nearly two years being fairly isolated with her child. Her husband is in the healthcare field, so he did not have the option of working from home...
Continue readingMental Illness Awareness Week 2021
October 3-9 is Mental Illness Awareness Week 2021. All around us, people raise awareness for and celebrate their physical health. Our physical health is important to us, and it is a good and wonderful thing to celebrate it. But, what about our mental health? For many, mental health can still be a taboo phrase,...
Continue readingThe Relief – and Anxiety – About Having Our Kids Back in School
Let’s discuss the fact that there is relief – AND anxiety – about having our kids back in school. When this pandemic began, and the whole world seemed to shut down, it was a very daunting and hectic time for both children and their parents. Online learning required a lot of extra help from...
Continue readingOvercoming Social Anxiety at Parties & Gatherings
Let’s talk about overcoming social anxiety at parties & gatherings. After so many months (years almost??) of staying home because of COVID, it seems that things are slowly getting back to normal. And with fall here, the party season is upon us. Football gatherings, costume parties, and even the holidays will be here before...
Continue readingSetting Boundaries with Loved Ones During Conflict
Setting boundaries with our loved ones during conflict can be tricky, but it’s extremely important. Many of us are facing this situation right now. Some of it may be due to political differences, varying thoughts about COVID and the vaccine, or just general contrasting views on lots of topics. Setting Boundaries During Conflict I...
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