DEALING WITH DISAPPOINTMENT DURING CORONAVIRUS CANCELLATIONS, POSTPONEMENTS
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Why You Should Talk to Kids About Suicide
Depression and suicide can be tough to talk about with teens. Even adults have a hard time admitting when they need help. Our partners at Children's Hospital Colorado are...
