Athletes at all levels are dealing with disappointment in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. From little league to the pros, every athlete has had to make adjustments during this tough...
Category: Mental Health
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid is not a common term...yet. It's gaining popularity as mental health issues are being discussed more, but what exactly does it mean? Our partners at Children's...
Family Life During the Coronavirus: Adjusting to a New Normal
Life for many families is drastically different now than it was at the beginning of March. With efforts mounting to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, or COVID-19, kids...
How to Calm Your Child’s Coronavirus Anxiety
Most parents are appropriately concerned with keeping their families safe from the new coronavirus (COVID-19) and preventing its spread. But there is another aspect of this crisis that you should...
How to Talk to Kids About Tragic Events
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 can...
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 our...
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 their...
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 underdog....
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 signs...
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 are...