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COVID habits worth keeping, and those you can leave behind
COVID made us rethink our daily routines to keep from getting sick and to protect others from the virus. But with more people vaccinated and COVID cases dropping, it’s a good time to revisit the habits we picked up during the pandemic and decide which ones we should keep and which ones we can say goodbye to.
Helpful tips to getting your partner to go to the doctor
Encouraging a partner to prioritize their health can be challenging. Discover effective strategies to convey the importance of regular check-ups and preventive care, even if they feel "fine". Learn how to initiate the conversation, present the facts, and help them find a trusted healthcare provider. Remember, your concern and support can make a significant difference in their health journey.
Bringing Awareness to Urgent Care During Urgent Care Awareness Month
May is Urgent Care Awareness Month. Have you found yourself at an urgent care in the past year? If so, you aren’t alone. Urgent care is a vital and growing component of the health care landscape and we teamed up with the Urgent Care Association to understand the importance of Urgent Care and bring more awareness for this great health care resource.
Parent Tips for a “no burn-out, no bummer” summer with kids
Let’s face it: for parents, the unbridled enthusiasm that summer break used to evoke, very likely — and understandably — diminished as worries about scheduling, daycare, camp sign-ups, and more, took precedence. And when the pandemic hit, the concept of long, unstructured, freeform days with kids who had nowhere to go (while parents, of course, still had jobs to do), incited a ton of anxiety, to be sure. It also resulted in the exacerbation of a phenomenon that was well documented, even before the pandemic: parental burnout. All that said, parental burnout isn’t an inevitable result of caring for kids — even during a challenging time like the summer. San Diego-based licensed marital and family therapist and mom of two young boys, Alyssa Mass, MFT, a personal and professional veteran of managing stress and overwhelm with young children, has some tools for parents to preserve their sanity and lower their stress levels over the summer and beyond.
Managing Mental Health During the Holidays
The holidays are framed as the most wonderful time of year, yet this season can also come loaded with stressors. It can also unearth a slew of emotional and mental health challenges. Learn what you can do to stay healthy, help a loved one, and get the care you need.
Take a breath. You've got this: Tips for Calming the Chaos of Back to School
Back-to-school times are mentally exhausting for both kids and parents. With some added awareness, compassion, and intentional steps to manage the stress, it’s possible to settle into this new chapter with more ease than you may have thought. Learn to handle it better with some mental health tips.
What is a Nurse Practitioner? Doctors vs. Nurse Practitioners
Determining whether you need a traditional doctor or a nurse practitioner can be difficult, especially if you aren't sure how they differ. Here is a guide to understanding the differences between MDs and NPs.
4 Signs of Emotional Intelligence In Children
Discover why experts now believe emotional intelligence (EQ) may be a better predictor of success than IQ. Learn what EQ is, how it can be improved at any age, and how to nurture your child's EQ for a fulfilling life. Get tips on recognizing and fostering emotional intelligence in your kids.