Suicide is not a risk that solely lies with the adult population. Recent statistics show that suicide is currently the second leading cause of death in children and adolescents ages 10-34. As either a parent, educator, or individual who spends with children and adolescents, it…
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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…
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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…
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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 ReadingParenting 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.…
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