World Mental Health Day 2024
The reality of mental health in Trinidad and Tobago is this; More work needs to be done. Over the past […]
Mental Health
Self-Care Tips To Improve Your Health
We’ve all heard about how important it is to do things that improve your mental and physical health, so much
What To Do When You are Questioning Your Sexuality or Gender Identity.
Realizing that you may have a sexuality or gender identity that does not align with heteronormative or cis-gender ideals can
Dealing With Disappointment in Yourself
It’s normal to feel disappointed when you haven’t accomplished a goal that you set out for yourself. We all have
Why Dismissing Your Child’s Mental Health Concerns is a Problem
The clock on the wall announces that it is 6:30 am on a Wednesday, and as you sip your morning
Suicide & Suicidial Ideation in Children and Young Adults
Life is full of challenges and feelings of loneliness, sadness, or hopelessness, and experiences with stress, frustration, and anxiety are inescapable. However, no matter how difficult our situations may appear to be, suicide should never be the answer. So, remember to talk to someone, find healthy coping solutions to life challenges, practice journaling, and if it’s all too much for you to handle, seek profess
Coping with bullying from your siblings
From time to time, siblings will disagree, get into heated debates, argue about whose turn it is to wash the dishes and even annoyingly tease each other to the brink of tears. Unfortunately, there are moments when the teasing goes too far, and someone’s feelings gets hurt. If you or someone you know is experiencing sibling bullying, here are some things you can do to cope with the situation.
How to deal with your child coming out
For some parents, learning that your child identifies as a member of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual, queer/questioning (LGBTQ) community can be difficult, and you may be uncertain about how you can best support them. With that being said, it would be unfair to deny that coming out is also difficult for children and young person.
Healthy habits to prevent childhood obesity
It’s not typically a good idea to focus on weight loss in young children as their bodies are still developing. They should never be put on a weight loss diet unless it is recommended and guided by a physician. Putting your child on a diet to lose weight may restrict the nutrients they need to allow for healthy growth and development.
Helping children deal with nightmares
Most nightmares are harmless in the long run and are just an unpleasant part of growing up. Most of their irrational fears will go away over time or they will learn to manage them on their own. However, some nightmares can be a symptom of a greater problem in the child’s life.
