The death of a loved one is difficult for anyone. But for children, such a loss can be devastating. Many parents wait until a death occurs to work with their children on dealing with the idea of death. But that can be especially difficult if the parents are dealing with grief themselves. Taking time to [...]
Grief is a natural human response to the loss of a loved one. It can manifest itself in many ways. Grief moves in and out of stages from disbelief and denial, to anger and guilt, to finding a source of comfort, to eventually adjusting to the loss. It is normal for both the dying person [...]
As a working parent, do you need some relief from the stress of managing a career and a family? Here are a few tips to help you enjoy the time you spend at home. End the workday When you get home from work, change your clothes at once to signal the end of the workday. [...]
Bullying can happen in school, on the playground—and now even on the Internet through social networking sites. Bullying is intentional tormenting that can be physical, social, or psychological. Hitting, shoving, threatening, shunning, and spreading rumors can all be forms of bullying. Kids who experience bullying can become depressed, develop low self-esteem, avoid school, feel physically [...]
You can now add bullying to the list of things made easier by technology. Teens today live much of their lives on the Internet. Online bullying, also called cyberbullying, can involve using the Internet, cell phones, or other devices to send text or images that are intended to embarrass or hurt the other person. Cyberbullying [...]
A living will tells others how you want to be treated when it comes to life-sustaining measures. It is used when a person becomes terminally ill or unable to communicate or make decisions, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) says. Such a will doesn't always tell doctors to withhold or end treatment. In fact, it can [...]
Exercise benefits persons of all ages There are numerous benefits of following a regular exercise program—even for individuals who are challenged by such conditions as joint pain, back pain, arthritis, or osteoporosis—or individuals who are recovering from an injury or surgery (e.g., joint replacement, arthroscopy). Exercise has also been shown to be beneficial to people [...]
Restful vacations can relieve stress, stave off burnout, and enhance overall health and well-being. (Not to mention, taking restful vacations can be a lot of fun.) Truly fun and restful vacations can bring many benefits that shouldn't be missed (see this article on stress and vacations for more). But not all vacations are restful. With [...]
Finishing school, starting camp, and looking forward to family vacations all make summer exciting for children. However, because of unemployment or concerns about the economy, many families have postponed or canceled summer plans, disappointing children who were looking forward to the yearly family trip or other summertime activities. Yet, cutting back on family budgets does [...]
To investigate a potential drug or alcohol crisis situation, the supervisor should ask himself/herself the following questions: What exactly do you see? Does there appear to be illegal activity, policy violations or unusual behavior taking place? Is a group of people involved or a single employee? Are you the direct supervisor to anyone involved in [...]