Welcome to the Mindfulness for Resilience in Illness: Support for Parents series. In this series of four articles, we summarize some of the psychoeducational and stress management skills that can help build resilience when parenting a child with a chronic condition. This article explains the basics and how expert pediatric pain doctors approach chronic pain management. […]
Mindfulness for Resilience in Illness: Managing Parent Stress When Caring for a Child With Chronic Pain
Welcome to the Mindfulness for Resilience in Illness: Support for Parents series. This is part two of a series of four articles on parenting a child with a pain condition. This installment discusses how to manage stress when caring for your child. Read part one | Mindfulness for Resilience in Illness: What Is Childhood Chronic […]
Mindfulness for Resilience in Illness: Creating a Circle of Care
Welcome to the Mindfulness for Resilience in Illness: Support for Parents series. This is part three of a series of four articles on parenting a child with a pain condition. This installment discusses ways to communicate with others and seek social support in a circle of care, which can make all the difference when caring […]
Mindfulness for Resilience in Illness: Parenting With Mindfulness and Self-Kindness
Welcome to the Mindfulness for Resilience in Illness: Support for Parents series. This is part four of a series on parenting a child with a pain condition. This installment discusses ways to stay calm, caring and centered, which can make all the difference when caring for a child with chronic pain. Read part one | […]
Risky Business and Teen Mental Health
If you’re raising a child, you are likely familiar with the ups and downs of parenting. When children are young, bandages for skinned knees and hot chocolate for a bad day can easily make things right again. But as kids grow, parents and caregivers can be faced with challenges that are more difficult to fix. […]
Why Parents Need a Balanced Approach to Empathy
There’s no doubt that children of empathic parents thrive more than those raised without it. Research proves that theory and it makes sense when you think about it: Creating an environment for your children that makes them feel loved, safe and cared for is a natural way to help them excel in life. But there’s a […]
Take a Breath: One for Me, One For You
A lesson from the sports field on love and loss I have watched more soccer games than I could ever count. (Two girls x multiple sports x 15+ years.) And I’m a fair weather sports fan at that. They win some, they lose some. Time to go home. But certain seasons evoke more emotions that […]
How to Talk to Your Teen About Mental Health
Today is World Mental Health Day, which reminds us how important it is to be aware of the signs, symptoms, and ongoing support necessary for managing mental health conditions in our children and teens. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five teens and young adults suffers from clinical depression, a serious condition that requires prompt, […]
Mental Illness Awareness Week: Replacing Stigma With Hope
Although paying attention to mental health is important all year long, Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 2-8, 2016) is a particularly important time to join the conversation and spread hope for the millions of people affected by mental illness. Sponsored by National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Mental Illness Awareness Week raises awareness, fights stigma, and promotes […]
How Mindfulness Can Help With Back-to-School Anxiety
The fun-filled days of summer are slowly winding down and it’s time once again to think about getting the kids back to school. While some parents may be rejoicing at the idea of returning to “normal” schedules and some structure, for many, this time of year can cause a lot of anxiety. Will your daughter […]
