*Special thanks to Soni Melvin for her contributions to this blog post. Looking for some great ways to get your kids excited about meal time? Get them involved in the process! Here are some quick and easy ways to involve kids in planning, prepping and cooking. 4 Ways to Involve Kids in Cooking #1 – […]
Food shopping may look a little different nowadays. However, there are ways to minimize the risk when getting food for you and your family. Practice safe distancing (at least 6 feet apart), and give yourself and others space and go to the store alone if possible. If you are shopping for others – from relatives […]
How much sleep do adults need? Children? Teens? On average, adults need between 7 and 8 hours of sleep each night. Compare this to newborns who need roughly 18 hours of sleep. As you age, the amount of sleep needed decreases. Fact or Fiction: You can make up for lost sleep. FACT. Many people work […]
Several of the Network for Advancing Behavioral Health (NABH) partners currently offer specialized urgent care services for adults and children facing a behavioral health and/or substance use crisis but do not have medical issues such as an injury or medical illness. The NABH members have made these necessary urgent care services available in response to […]
Recently, we sat down with Dr. Tiffany Lowe-Payne to discuss healthy eating habits during what has been, arguably, one of the most stressful times for many of us. Below, Dr. Lowe-Payne answers questions related to the emotional impact of stress on eating habits and why it’s more important now than ever before to establish and […]
The following are some ways to help you take better care of yourself amidst this global pandemic. #1 – Acknowledge what you’re feeling. Give yourself permission to feel whatever emotions come up without judging yourself #2 – Let go what you can’t control. What your neighbor is doing is out of your control, what is […]
Exercise improves your physical health, mental health, immune system, sleep quality and energy levels all in one! As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritizing physical activity is more important than ever. Exercise Pays Off in the Long Run Whether you have more free time, or your schedule has only become more chaotic, exercise […]
In these uncertain times, we must take care of our physical health perhaps in ways we never had to before. However, we cannot ignore our emotional health. During times of crisis, emotional health may suffer as well. Depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, domestic violence, child abuse and suicide may increase when there are disasters that […]
Feeling like we have no control over our lives is unpleasant and challenging. Here are a few ways to help families manage stress during this difficult time. Teach Proper Hand Hygiene. Show your kids how they can feel more in control about things that make us nervous. For instance, teach that they can control the […]
The vibrant colors of fruits and vegetables are visually appealing, as well as indicators of phytochemicals: protective nutrients that promote health. There is nothing wrong with eating a bunch of green vegetables, however, opting to consume a wider variety of colors in your daily diet will help better meet your nutritional needs. Fruit and Vegetable […]
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