We’re about a week into the school year by now, and hopefully the kids are settling in. We’d like to think that they’re adjusting to their new schedules, teachers, and responsibilities with aplomb, and are maybe even looking forward to whatever comes next for them. Hopefully parents are also adjusting to the changes, and handling… Continue reading Parents, Kids, and the School of Life
Tag: mental health
Self-Care: What It Is, What It’s Not, and How to Make It Work
This is a wide-reaching topic, one which impacts a great many people. It impacts all of us, come to think of it. Though some of us are able to address it organically, without much thought, for most of us it’s not that simple. Taking proper care of yourself takes some planning and introspection. Whether you’re… Continue reading Self-Care: What It Is, What It’s Not, and How to Make It Work
A Tale of Two Doctors’ Offices
Here’s something to think about. Today was dedicated as medical care day for yours truly, so I was in a couple of different offices. I decided to get my annual physical on the same way as my dental checkup. (I’m not going to tell you how frequent that is, so don’t ask.) I spent a… Continue reading A Tale of Two Doctors’ Offices
Between Self-Help and Self-Change
I’m pretty sure that we live in a generation which is, in many ways, unprecedented. We have more material and access to avenues of growth and self-improvement than ever before in human history. Just type “mental health” or “personal growth” into a search bar, and you’ll find hundreds of options. Want to improve your mood?… Continue reading Between Self-Help and Self-Change
Why Did I Do That?
You know that thing you've been doing for years and years, but can't seem to get rid of it? You know the one, the habit that irritates you, makes you feel just weird, bothers your spouse, and embarrasses your kids? That one. There's a reason these things are so hard to get rid of. Many… Continue reading Why Did I Do That?
Yeshaya Kraus, LCSW 