by Jamie Criswell | Jul 16, 2020 | Family
Successful people often have a few common characteristics that have helped them move past their mental roadblocks and into a thriving mindset. There are hundreds of videos and self-help books out there that share success tips and tricks but success boils down to... 
by Jamie Criswell | Sep 19, 2019 | Family
Now that the chaos of the school year is well underway, many families view rest as a luxury. Thoughts of putting your feet up and reading a good book or dozing off on a Saturday noon are quickly overshadowed by soccer games, baseball practice, and other after-school... 
by Jamie Criswell | Aug 29, 2019 | Family
Teen depression and anxiety are on the rise. In fact, The National Institute of Mental Health reports that about 3.2 million 12- to 17-year-olds have had at least one major depressive episode within the past 12 months. Many of these teens don’t get the help they need... 
by Jamie Criswell | Aug 15, 2019 | parenting
Adolescence is a beautiful yet challenging time of change. As a result, if you think about all of the social and academic pressures topped with hormonal shifts, it’s no wonder why it can be difficult for teens to adjust! The good news is that if they seem emotionally... 
by Jamie Criswell | Jun 20, 2019 | Family
Sleep is an essential part of our overall health and wellbeing. When we get quality sleep, our bodies have a chance to recharge so we wake up feeling refreshed and energized. But for some people, quality sleep doesn’t come easy. Studies show that an estimated 50 to 70...