AmazonSmile will donate products to Step Up For Mental Health® to bring smiles to families dealing with mental health-related issues to Chicago communities this holiday season Chicago, Read More
Reducing your Anxiety during this COVID-19 and Flu Season
With the flu season getting underway and the pandemic still amongst us, many families have found themselves trying to find protection from both contagious illnesses. It has left them with a lot of Read More
Students’ Mental Health: Beyond Covid-19
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, many schools across America have shifted to the virtual classroom. Even at schools that are open part- or full-time, the experience is not the same for children. Read More
Postpartum Depression: More Than Baby Blues?
When you’re a first-time mom, you are living in a world of brand-new experiences. Pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum phase will all bring expected as well as unexpected changes. It can be Read More
How Parents Can Protect their Children’s Mental Well-being
Parents today have an uphill battle in fulfilling the job of raising children in this decade. It’s not an easy job, but it’s especially tough in this technology driven era. During this pandemic, many Read More
Toxic Relationships: Dealing with Unhealthy Family Members
The air feels frigid when my uncle walks into the room. He’s cold and mean. He has a special way of saying just the right thing to make you doubt everything about yourself. I want to hide in my Read More
Kid-Friendly Quarantine Date Night Ideas for Each Love Language
COVID-19 has been strenuous in many marriages. For starters, it's a high-stress environment, and no one is performing at their best. Being in constant, close proximity to your spouse allows you to see Read More
Working Moms and a Pandemic
It’s hard enough to be working moms under normal circumstances, let alone with a pandemic happening. With schools closed all around the country, there is a childcare crisis going on at home. Many moms Read More
Protecting the Mental Health of Children With Autism
As a parent, it’s important to watch out for the mental health of children with autism. There is a significant overlap in the symptoms of the disorder, versus symptoms of mental illness. This makes it Read More
Keep Kids Focused with the BrainDance
During these times of COVID-19, everyone has become a bit restless. It is tempting to reach for our phones or another distraction when trying to complete our summer classes. Online meetings are less Read More