Recognizing Addiction in Adolescents: 6 Key Signs

Adolescence is a period of immense growth and change, both physically and emotionally. However, it’s also a time when some children may be susceptible to addictive behaviors that can have lasting consequences. While traditionally the word addiction may immediately trigger...

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Ways to Teach Mindfulness to Kids and Families

While navigating the complexities of modern life filled with distractions and technology, integrating mindfulness practices becomes not only a means of managing stress but also a transformative tool for nurturing healthier, more connected, and emotionally intelligent individuals and families. Here...

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Ten Tips for Better Sleep for Teachers

It’s no secret that quality sleep is crucial for all aspects of waking life. Sleep deprivation impacts cognitive functions, emotional regulation, and overall health. All of these can affect performance in the classroom and educational outcomes for students.However the secret...

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Financial Literacy for Children & Families

Financial literacy empowers families to navigate the often complex and sometimes tricky world of money. It's about equipping your entire household with the knowledge and skills to make smart personal financial decisions. It's not just a one-time lesson but an...

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Healthy Coping Mechanisms for Families

10 Tips for Healthy Coping Mechanisms Families are the cornerstone of our lives, providing support, love, and a sense of belonging. As every family experiences its unique set of challenges and stressors, it's essential to have healthy coping strategies in...

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Understanding the Science of Gratitude

“Gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness,” according to Harvard Health. In addition to making people generally feel better, it is also associated with better physical health, resilience, and stronger relationships” Harvard Health, 2021 Understanding the science of...

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The Benefits Gratitude & Mental Health

November is often a time associated with gratitude, as we prepare for and celebrate Thanksgiving and the holidays. But sometimes it can be hard to feel grateful, especially if mental health struggles make it challenging to feel anything positive. Additionally,...

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Combining Compassionate & Authoritative Parenting Styles

Authoritative parenting and compassionate parenting are two distinct but complementary approaches to raising children that both prioritize emotional and developmental wellbeing. Authoritative parenting is characterized by a balanced blend of warmth and discipline. Parents who adopt this style set clear...

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9 Ways to Teach Children How to Handle Peer Pressure

Navigating peer pressure is a crucial life skill that can significantly impact a child's social and emotional development.  Learning how to handle peer pressure empowers children to make independent decisions, build resilience, and develop healthy self-esteem. This skill is essential...

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Give to Prevent Suicide

Giving Tuesday is the perfect day to do some good. Our many partners work hard to make an impact by developing programs and spreading knowledge about suicide prevention and good mental health practices. Please help our partners with a donation...

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How to Help Someone You Love with Depression

Depression affects more than 16 million Americans each year and can be debilitating. You can help others who have depression by following these nine support tips. When someone you love is struggling with depression, it can be emotionally difficult and...

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Building a Life of Balance

Finding balance in your life may sometimes feel like an impossible task. You may have work commitments, family obligations, and what about your personal goals? However, balance is necessary to manage life’s stresses. Otherwise you may find aspects of your...

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Social Comparison and Body Image in Children

Social comparison is a fundamental aspect of human nature, and it begins early in childhood. Children are exposed to a wide array of influences that shape their self-perception, including how they view their bodies. The relationship between social comparison and...

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Teaching Your Child How to Make Friends

Whether a large group or close-knit few, having a circle of friends is crucial in life. For children it is especially important as they learn social skills and navigate interactions with people outside of their family. Feeling like they belong...

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Early Warning Signs and Suicide Prevention

Suicide is a crisis that isn’t limited by age, location, economic standing, or financial success. The crushing truth is that intrusive suicidal thoughts can be lurking in anyone’s mind, and oftentimes it’s difficult to identify. Sadly millions of people each...

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8 Tips for How to Find Balance in Life

Finding balance in your life may sometimes feel like an impossible task. You may have work commitments, family obligations, and what about your personal goals? 1. Acknowledge Your Needs Be honest with yourself and put your needs first. Only you...

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Calm Room Grant Awards

Calm Room Grant AwardsCook Center Awards Grants to Calm Rooms in 16 States and 24 DistrictsWe have awarded grants to the following schools. We are excited to support them as they implement resources and solutions to support the mental health...

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Influencer for Good

The Cook Center for Human Connection has given its first Influencer for Good Award to Ashley Rose Reeves for her ongoing work that positively impacts communities and families.  Ashley is best known on social media for her brand of positive...

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A Bold Plan to Enhance Mental and Behavioral Health

Intermountain Healthcare and Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital are launching a bold plan to enhance mental and behavioral health services for children and teens in crisis throughout the Intermountain West. This effort has inspired an extraordinary $10 million gift to Intermountain...

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