Our world has changed in so many ways these past several months, forcing so many families to have to make some very difficult decisions. How to work full time while caring for and educating children from home has become a source of unbelievable stress for so many. So what are parents to do? Weigh your […]

While the journey to rediscover and redefine well-being as a society during the COVID-19 pandemic is still underway, a seismic shift in the way we prioritize well-being in our lives, and particularly within the workplace, was happening well before the outbreak. With 1-in-5 employees balancing caring for a loved one with a full-time job, many […]

Whether you are preparing in advance for the day you need to fulfill the role of caregiver or you’re finding yourself in a current situation where you are actively caregiving, it’s important to take a moment to collect yourself and prepare for what is to come. Three crucial steps to empowered caregiving include talking it […]

Taking the time to prep for your child’s pediatrician visit will make a positive impact in both your, and your child’s experience.  Here are a few ways to get the most out of your visit!   Lights, Camera… –  Write down your questions/concerns. Some concerns you have may need more time to discuss; make sure […]

Over the years as I worked in clinical and outpatient settings, I listened to people share their eating patterns, the timing of their meals, what they ate, how much they ate, the reasons they ate. The more I listened, the clearer it became that eating is a learned behavior we mirror based on family tradition, […]

  Most of us have sat on an airplane, anxiously awaiting take-off. We often typically zone out and forget to take in the importance of this statement: in the event of an emergency, put your oxygen mask on before you help others around you. If you sit back and really digest these words, you will […]

In today’s busy world, it can be a challenge for most of us to find and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Trying to juggle all the demands on our time can be stressful, even when you aren’t a caregiver. Add in the caregiving factor and the question remains, how do you find and maintain a […]

Stress and Distress: Stress (the flight and fight reaction) is your response to an internal or external challenge—either physical or emotional, recognized or unrecognized. Your bodily response can affect multiple systems including: The endocrine system by increasing cortisol, which increases energy and fights inflammation. The autonomic nervous system increases adrenaline, which increases blood pressure and pulse. The […]

  Any caregiver can attest that being responsible for a loved one’s well-being is no small job. In fact, a job is probably the best way to describe the responsibilities of family caregivers. The estimated 34.2 million Americans who identify themselves as caregivers should certainly leave some space on their resumes to list this job […]

Everyone becomes a caregiver one way or another at some point in our lives: sometimes it’s by choice, sometimes it’s because we’re the best suited to deal with a family situation, and sometimes caregiving is an obligation, absorbed because “there is no one else to do it”. Helen didn’t begin life as a caregiver. Her mother […]