Developed by HRI Program Coordinator, Camila Dos Santos, M.Ed. Seeking to learn and understand personal biases can help parents model the behavior and actions they wish to see in their own children. A PBS resource for parents on talking to
Natural Ebb & Flow to Friendships
“What I realize now in hindsight is that there is a natural ebb and flow to friendships. There are times you think there’s nothing left between you, that you’ve hit the bottom, but the special ones survive, find ways of
A Healthy Teenage Summer: Tip 5
Developed by HRI Program Coordinator, Camila Dos Santos, M.Ed. One way that parents can keep their teenagers healthy and safe this summer is to help them take on an important role or task within the household. Not only can this
HRI E-Book: Self-Care for Parents & Caregivers
INTRODUCING OUR NEW E-BOOK ON SELF-CARE FOR PARENTS & CAREGIVERS: We’re excited to release our new HRI E-Book: Self-Care for Parents & Caregivers! Click below to download the free PDF with resources, insights, & tips for incorporating self-care into your
A Healthy Teenage Summer: Tip 4
Developed by HRI Program Coordinator, Camila Dos Santos, M.Ed. One of the bigger myths about teenagers is that they don’t want to spend time with their parents. Oftentimes, miscommunications and/or lack of time gets in the way of bonding with
A Healthy Teenage Summer: Tip 3
Developed by HRI Program Coordinator, Camila Dos Santos, M.Ed. The pandemic has taught many of us that there are countless ways to stay connected without physically being together. Helping your teenager stay connected to their circle this summer can provide
A Healthy Teenage Summer: Tip 2
Developed by HRI Program Coordinator, Camila Dos Santos, M.Ed. We’ve all heard by now how important self-care is if we want to live a life of emotional balance and reduced stress. For many of us, however, implementing a consistent self-care
A Healthy Teenage Summer: Tip 1
Developed by HRI Program Coordinator, Camila Dos Santos, M.Ed. For many teenagers, the summer is usually spent with loved ones and friends, but this summer may look a little different than most. Increased time at home and decreased social interactions
Dr. John Gottman & Healthy Conflict
“In a good relationship, people get angry, but in a very different way. They see a problem a bit like a soccer ball… They kick it around. It’s “our problem.” – Dr. John Gottman (Learn about him here.) It is normal
Practice gratitude this 4th of July!
The holidays are a great time to practice gratitude in the company of family & loved ones. A couple of ways to practice gratitude as a family this 4th of July include: Stating 1-2 things that you are grateful