General Discussions

I came up with a way to remember how to manage stress DAILY because coping tools are not as effective as daily habits. Manage your time and prioritize your tasks and commitments is essential to reducing stress!!!

STRESS is a wholistic guide to managing stress.

Sleep Hygiene.  Sleep is like a reset button for your brain and body. When you sleep well, your mind can process emotions, your body can repair itself, and your stress levels naturally go down. Without enough rest, everything feels harder—your mood, your focus, and your ability to stay calm. That’s why sleep is one of the most important tools for managing stress and staying emotionally healthy.

Talk it Out. When you put your feelings into words, it helps your brain make sense of them-and often feel less overwhelmed.  Sharing with someone who listens gives you support, new perspective, and reminds you that you’re not alone. 

Relax…

This is very interesting and helps us understand why play is not just something to do in our spare time but something that is necessary for our children’s development.

Very few of the neurons in the upper brain (our cortex) are connected at birth; it takes activation from the environment to create connections.  Play is a way to establish new connections; it primes the cortex for the development of the neural pathways that create our physical, social-emotional and cognitive capabilities.  Play literally WIRES THE BRAIN for the skills we use our whole lifetime- physical agility, social confidence, emotional regulation, creativity, and resilience.