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Dealing with hard times and depression
Even in the best of times, depression is a major mental health issue. Recent statistics find more than 17 million Americans are... — Updated 5/28/2020
Don't let the children drive you crazy
One result of the health crisis has been a great many parents getting to spend a lot more home-time with their children. While situ... — Updated 5/20/2020
Is today's stress affecting your sleep and dreams?
The coronavirus health crisis that has so terribly affected this nation and the entire world is clearly a cause for heightened... — Updated 5/14/2020
Handle the stress of the current health crisis
The coronavirus pandemic has created high levels of stress and fear for many people. The anxiety can seem overwhelming to many... — Updated 5/7/2020
Recognize the benefits of volunteering
Regardless of where people live, virtually every community has programs that rely on volunteers to operate. Hospitals, homeless she... — Updated 4/13/2020
Realize that actions do speak louder than words
If you ever find yourself yelling, “How many times have I told you?” then you’re likely aware that words often are not going... — Updated 4/2/2020
Put nature to work fighting stress
Yes, people live in a pretty stressful world these days. Whether it’s international events, job pressures or personal problems,... — Updated 2/21/2020
Eating for better mental health
There is a growing body of research showing that the dietary choices people make each day affect not only their physical bodies... — Updated 2/6/2020
Brain fitness can help fight memory loss
It’s a common problem many people encounter as they age – they forget more things and it seems to happen more frequently. It ca... — Updated 2/6/2020
Is your teen able to handle peer pressure?
As parents we may often ignore what is probably the most important influence in our teenager’s life -- peer pressure. While... — Updated 2/6/2020
It's time to salvage those New Year's resolutions
Special to The Village News No, those New Year’s resolutions you made weren’t a bad idea. The fact that you haven’t been... — Updated 1/25/2020
Use love to help a sick child feel better
Ah, ‘tis the season for many households to find themselves with one or more children suffering from a cold or the flu. Damp,... — Updated 1/18/2020
Promoting good behavior in your children
Special to Village News Parents are naturally proud when their children are well behaved. When our kids play well with others, resp... — Updated 1/17/2020
Reducing conflicts with your boss
If you're in a work situation where you have a strong, positive relationship with that supervisor or boss above you,... — Updated 1/10/2020
Why new year's resolutions can be a bad idea
While wanting to see positive changes in your life isn't a bad idea, the way most new year's resolutions come together is usually... — Updated 1/2/2020
Lower stress levels for holiday travel
In today’s world virtually any holiday travel is going to be a cause for increased stress and anxiety. Whether driving for a holi... — Updated 12/20/2019
Holiday depression is a common problem
‘Tis the season when everyone is bombarded with happy holiday images. Advertisers continually show rejoicing families with their... — Updated 12/12/2019
Opening communications with an aging parent
Special to Village News Many families are facing the important issue of having one or more aging parents reaching the point where... — Updated 12/6/2019
Reducing conflicts with your boss
If you’re in a work situation where you have a strong, positive relationship with that supervisor or boss above you,... — Updated 11/30/2019
Not letting that family gathering overwhelm you
Special to Village News The holiday season is coming which for many can mean family get-togethers. It would be wonderful if every... — Updated 11/21/2019
Is your teen able to handle peer pressure?
Parents may often ignore what is probably the most important influence in their teenager’s life – peer pressure. While... — Updated 11/15/2019
Eating for better mental health
There is a growing body of research showing that the dietary choices we make each day affect not only our physical bodies (yes,... — Updated 11/7/2019
Planning ahead can lower college application stress
Special to Village News For most families, the college application process is a major source of anxiety. But it doesn’t have to... — Updated 11/6/2019
Understanding why people lie
Special to Village News People live in a world where lying has become a fairly common occurrence. Indeed, there are now... — Updated 11/1/2019
Don't let anger get the best of you
In today’s world, high levels of stress and anxiety seem to be the norm. People face daily news reports of economic woes,... — Updated 10/25/2019
