MENTAL HEALTH BOOSTS
MENTAL HEALTH BOOSTS
The Oldest Trick in the De-stress Book
There just is something warming about reading a story to your child that was read to you. Find a book that was one of your childhood favorites to forge a new family ritual as you ease into shorter days and cozier nights.
Moon Jar Activity
Help your kids decorate and label three jars/containers/piggy banks: one for saving, one for spending, and one for sharing. Not only does this model generosity, but scientists have found that giving stimulates the reward center in the brain — releasing endorphins and creating what is known as the “helper’s high.”
Fall Into A First, As in a first date with yourself.
You know you need a break, but taking yourself on a date seems not only selfish, but frivolous. It's neither. Do it, love it, and activate the play areas in your brain, reaping the bounty of rewarding brain chemicals.
Ever Feel Like the Parental Jekyll and Hyde?
I tend to think I’m being patient with my kiddo by NOT saying anything at the early stages of feeling frustrated and angry. This is the Dr. Jekyll part of me.