5 Apps to Help You Manage Your Family’s Mental Health and Well-being
Welcome to Springtime Wellness It’s almost springtime and by now you have likely settled into the new year. Perhaps you are crushing your new year’s goals or maybe you...
Mar/Apr 2024
Social Media: Why It’s Really Not All Bad
WATCH NOW Discover the positive side of social media for children with special needs in this insightful talk by Jody Glass from M-C-C-T-C Adult Career Center. Learn strategies to cultivate...
Unlocking Vitality: Why Relationships are Critical for Well-being
As families who want our kids to grow up healthy and strong, most families are aware of the everyday habits that we do to keep ourselves and our kids healthy....
Empowering Independence: Positive Behavior Supports in Developing Essential Life Skills
Many parents’ dreams for their children include an independent and happy life. For some parents, this is easy achievable. For others, it is hard to even think of a day...
How to Improve Brain Health Through Stress Reduction
Chronic stress keeps cortisol levels higher than normal, interfering with the production of other crucial hormones that regulate health and brain functions. People who have higher stress levels are more...
The Benefits of Sleep Enhancement for Cognitive Functions
Maintaining a natural sleep cycle is crucial, as the body has a regular circadian rhythm that regulates daily functions. While we sleep, our endocrine system releases critical hormones that support...
Why Diet and Nutrition Are Crucial for Mental Health
The saying “You are what you eat” has never rang more true than when it comes to brain health. We know that eating a lot of junk food is not...
Preventative Measures That Can Help Promote Better Brain Health
Making healthy choices and managing health issues are among the most critical steps in promoting brain health. The more preventative actions you take, the more significant the impact on the...
Systems Of Care: Hope for Parents Struggling within the Systems of Care
Every parent of a child with special needs struggles at times. Some struggle daily, hourly or, at times, minute-to-minute. We are twins who co-adopted two sons, both of whom are...
How to Promote Better Brain Health for You and Your Child
When we think about health, we often focus on the body as a whole, overlooking the importance of brain health and how it impacts our lives, functions, and overall well-being....