Labor Day serves as a reminder of the workers who have come before us and worked for better conditions on the job and a better work week. While the 40-hour work week is standard in the world today, how has it changed over time, and how has it impacted our mental...
If you are like millions of other Americans, you have been experiencing strange dreams during the pandemic and turbulence of 2020. You also might be wondering what your dreams mean. Entire industries have been created around dream interpretation and meaning, but is...
Sleep might not seem like an important part of our lives, but it is critical to both our physical and mental health. Practicing good sleep hygiene means having good habits that make sure you get a great night of rest and feel energized and awake during the day. When...
Our director, Shmuel, is fortunate to be involved with this local organization. Chai-Lifeline Mid-Atlantic is a wonderful organization that services children and their families who struggle with serious and chronic medical illnesses. It is hard to imagine...
Are you losing your hearing? No, not the ability to hear sounds with your ears, but the ability to be able to truly hear what someone else is saying. Active listening is one of the most important skills you can have in your relationship toolbox, and it can help you to...
The year 2020 was synonymous with anxiety, stress and depression for many people. With so many difficult and scary things happening around us at once, how can we push through and still thrive in times of difficulty? One of the secrets to better mental health during...
Summer is here, and many kids and teens are headed to sleepaway summer camp to make new friends, enjoy time in the great outdoors and learn new skills. While some parents choose day camp and other kids head off for weeks at a time to sleep under the stars, there are...
Every parent wants to help their child or teen build independence, but that can be easier said than done. With so many unknowns in the world today, some parents struggle to let their children grow their confidence and do things on their own. That’s why balance is key!...
From saying good morning to the barista at your favorite coffee shop to chatting with your best friend over a cocktail after work, socialization is a part of who we are. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed countless things about how we live our lives, and one of the...
In 2007, over 1.5 million children were taught at home instead of boarding the school bus to head back to school. That small fraction of children in the United States used to be much higher decades ago, when public schooling was less common or entirely nonexistent....
