During stressful times, it’s common to eat salty, sweet or high-fat foods. Unfortunately, these comfort foods can often make stress and anxiety worse. By practicing mindful eating, you can calm...
Category: Mental Health
5 Ways to Engage During Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental health is health. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this year we’re joining the national movement to destigmatize mental health and provide resources for families. We encourage you...
The Psyche Behind Sports Injury Recovery
When your kid has a sports injury, the healing process is not just physical, but also mental. From setting recovery goals to emotionally dealing with things like season-ending injuries, it...
How to Manage Holiday Stress
Holidays and stress shouldn't go hand-in-hand, but what if common holiday pressures are mounting and you're struggling to enjoy the holiday season? We've got you covered. Our partners at Children's...
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? While...
Mental Health Bills You Can Support
Our kids need more mental health resources and it’s up to the adults to make it happen. When we launched the Health Huddle in September 2019, we knew there was...
Tragedy Strikes Boulder, Injecting Sadness, Fear, Anger Into an Already Vulnerable Society
When tragedy hits close to home, it can be impossible to know how to cope. Especially when feelings of anxiety, stress or overall sadness take over. Experts from the CU...
Guest Blog: How To Help Kids Transition Back to In-Person Learning
Ali Schroer, MSW, LCSW Schroer Counseling & Consulting, LLC It’s finally the time so many of us have been waiting for – our kids are going back to school! Hooray!...
Direct From Teens: How to Help During the Pandemic
Have you wondered how teens really feel about the coronavirus pandemic? Well, you're in luck. Our partners at Children's Hospital Colorado gathered feedback direct from the source. Check it out......
What Brain Science Can Teach Us About Adolescent Stress and Resilience
Adolescence can be stressful without a global pandemic, but imagine having to deal with all of the usual suspects of adolescence in 2020 and then throw in a global pandemic....