The idea of putting your child into therapy might seem like a frightening concept, but it is well documented that dealing with issues of mental health as early as possible will, far and away, have the best results for the patient. The more tools you give your child to deal with their mental health early,…
In honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, please welcome Brightview’s Corporate Director of Dementia Care, Cole Smith, who has compiled reading materials for caretakers and their families in order to help ease difficult conversations and explain dementia to children. What books would you add to this list? Thanks so much for your suggestions! 8 Children’s…
We want our children to grow up in a world that looks up to cultural diversity as a strength. Sooner or later, they are going to be mixing with multicultural groups and making friends with them, so why not start teaching them about it when they are young? There are very few limitations for parents…
As a mom, how can you stay healthy…when your kids are sick? If you’ve got one or more sniffling or sneezing children at home, staying healthy is likely your top priority. Here’s how to make sure that you stay strong, even if your kids are getting colds, stomach viruses, or other bacterial infections. Watch Out…
My daughter is a sophomore at RISD (Rhode Island School of Design) and she landed her dream internship at MIT Media Lab. The project that she is working on as the lead designer is AttentivU, a biofeedback device that measures brainwaves and eye movement to help with staying focused. The device is designed into a…
As parents, we always want to do our best to keep our children safe. We teach them how to cross the road, to always wear a helmet when cycling and a seatbelt in the car, and to use sunscreen when playing outside during the summer. So, what about staying safe in the online world? With…
Thank you to Lois J Wickstrom for her Readers’ Favorite review: Changing the Game by Mia Wenjen introduces seventeen Asian-Pacific American Female star athletes. They have overcome crippling injuries, poverty, racism, and other life-altering events to win Olympic medals and achieve other honors in their chosen sports. These women practice martial arts, kayaking, swimming,…