Here we are. It is August again and that can only mean the 3 best or worst words of the year. BACK TO SCHOOL! I am going to make a sweeping assumption here and figure that every single one of us is experiencing the back…
Continue Reading
Blog
Dr. Cindy’s Corner: Living a Brighter Spring
This spring was supposed to be about introducing a new theme to our blog. The goal was to guide you through these next few months with a changed outlook to propel you into summer. Uplifting posts about how to shift your mindset. That was before…
Continue Reading
Drugs, Hormones, and Homework: A Glimpse into the Life of an American High School Student
By Dev Patel, Student Volunteer Most people tend to think of high school as it’s depicted in the movies: an amalgamation of bullies, nerds, true love, and everything in between. Reality could not be more different. Depression and suicide rates among teens have been…
Continue Reading
3 Positive Habits for 2019
Happy New Year!! 2019 is here!! Now is a great opportunity to think about positive habits for 2019. We have three of them for you. As you will notice, these habits focus on basic habits will set the stage for future topics to come. And…
Continue Reading
Screen Time: What, When, Where, and How Much!?!?
Many parents have questions about their child’s internet, ipad, computer, video game, and TV use. This topic comes up in therapy sessions as parents try to figure out how much “screen time” is reasonable, what apps are okay for their child to use, and how…
Continue Reading
New school year nerves!
It’s the beginning of a new school year! This can mean excitement about new activities and friends, but it can also mean increased worries and anxiety. You may find yourself wondering how much anxiety is typical as your child cries before going to school. Or,…
Continue Reading
Mindful Parenting: The power of pausing
As summer is ending, stress and anxiety often start to sneak back in. Getting back into the school year can be stressful for both parents and kids, and finding the new school routine is hard on everyone. After-school activities start up again. Homework starts to…
Continue Reading
Toxic Stress
We tend to think of summertime as the time for rest and relaxation. Things like going on road trips, heading to the beach, and having fun at the amusement parks. Summer is supposed to be the time for unwinding and taking a break from life’s…
Continue Reading
We’re Moving!!
As of July 9th, 2018 Brighter Hope Wellness Center is moving to our new location at the River Hill Professional Center at: 6100 Daylong Lane, Suite 103 Clarksville, Maryland 21029 Check back for more exciting announcements!!
Continue Reading
Parenting Tips: How to React When Your Kids Give Themselves a Yogurt Facial Mask
No, I didn’t take a picture of them so let’s get that question out of the way. It is not one of my parenting methods and I will explain why later. I came home after a particularly long day at work not too long ago.…
Continue Reading