Mass casualty events are a tough topic for parents to cover with their kids. Even if you don't have a personal connection to the tragedy you or your children...
Category: Mental Health
Coping with Grief & Loss
The untimely passing of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and the seven others who lost their lives on Sunday has dominated the news cycles for 48 hours. Many of...
What Causes Academic Stress in Teens?
Colorado Public Radio is working on a months-long series about Colorado teens and their stressors. In this series, CPR talks to Colorado teens to find out which factors affect...
How playing sports benefits your body…and your brain
Playing sports has many positive effects. That's common knowledge. Below, TED-Ed takes a look at the different health benefits of playing sports, including mental health. The victory of the...
The Way You Breathe Can Change Your Mood
Feeling stressed? Did you know that simply focusing on your breathing can make a difference? Try it. It's amazing that a simple thing that we do multiple times every...
Identifying Teen Depression: Challenges for Parents
How do you know if your teen is experiencing the normal ups and downs of young adulthood or depression? The truth is, many parents struggle to recognize the serious...
Yoga Therapy for Kids
More and more adults are realizing the therapeutic benefits of yoga, like increased flexibility and balance, increased muscle strength and tone, better cardiovascular and circulatory health, etc. And those...
The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise and Physical Activity
If you Google 'exercise benefits' the results will include exercise's benefits to your mental health. This goes for youth and adults. But how do you know how much physical...
Playing to Win: When Youth Sports Push Too Hard
We've seen a decrease in participation numbers across the board recently, especially with girls. Kids are losing interest in sports at a younger age than they should, but why?...
Game Day Mental Preparation Tips
It’s important for young athletes to not only physically prep for game day, but also to mentally prepare themselves. As a coach or parent, take time to make sure...