Diagnosing Addiction
A recent comment from a colleague about my “addiction” to coffee prompted me to wonder why some people become addicted to certain things while others appear to be asymptomatic. According to Psychology Today, a person with an addiction uses a substance or engages in a behavior for which the rewarding effects provide a compelling incentive…
Down But Ready To Fight
By Candace Schoner Whenever I experience a significant bumpy patch in my life, I feel the need to write about it as a form of therapy. I have used writing as a way to express myself since I first learned how to read. This was the norm for me growing up in a household where…
How to Help a Child Struggling with Anxiety
By Candace SchonerWhen kids are anxious, it’s natural to want to help them feel better. However, when trying to protect them, it can actually backfire and worsen the anxiety they are experiencing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP), 7% of children in the US between the ages of three and 17…
How to Fight The 5 Most Common Signs of Parental Fatigue
You’re used to sleepless nights and long days. You’re human, though, and you need to care for yourself, too. Failure to do so can cause parental fatigue and eventual burnout.
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