Developed by HRI Program Coordinator, Camila Dos Santos, M.Ed. Tip 4: Remember it’s okay to rely on your support system to help you get through tough times. It is human nature to avoid asking for help. Combine that with a
Coping with Stress During Tough Times: Tip 3
Developed by HRI Program Coordinator, Camila Dos Santos, M.Ed. Tip 3: During tough, stressful times, go back to the basics such as drinking water and staying active. When things get challenging, taking care of our basic needs can reduce stress
Coping with Stress During Tough Times: Tip 2
Developed by HRI Program Coordinator, Camila Dos Santos, M.Ed. Tip 2: Find 2-3 routines or practices that comfort you when your emotions are at a high. When things are tough, it’s important to have a couple of stress-relief practices that
Coping with Stress During Tough Times: Tip 1
Developed by HRI Program Coordinator, Camila Dos Santos, M.Ed. During tough times, it can be even harder to cope with the emotional and physical repercussions of feeling increased stress. In this series, we will provide tips to cope with stress
NEW! HRI E-Book on Celebrating Fatherhood
Check out our latest HRI resource: an E-Book on Celebrating Fatherhood! Fathers play a critical role in their children’s development, and this E-Book is designed to help you celebrate the fathers in your life. Equipped with tips and insights
To be kind is more important than to be right.
“To be kind is more important than to be right. Many times, what people need is not a brilliant mind that speaks, but a special heart that listens.” – unknown In healthy relationships, kindness and listening are more important than being
Starting Conversations for Healthy Relationships: Tip 6
Developed by HRI Program Coordinator, Camila Dos Santos, M.Ed. Taking time to have intentional conversations at the dinner table can be an effective way to connect with one another in a natural way. It is human nature to open up
Starting Conversations for Healthy Relationships: Tip 5
Developed by HRI Program Coordinator, Camila Dos Santos, M.Ed. Having conversations as a family helps to promote open communication amongst all family members, while also helping to build connection and closeness. Parents who model effective communication for their children are
Starting Conversations for Healthy Relationships: Tip 4
Developed by HRI Program Coordinator, Camila Dos Santos, M.Ed. People in healthy relationships enjoy each other’s company and have fun together. However, sometimes life can get in the way of prioritizing fun and leisure in our partner relationships. One way
Starting Conversations for Healthy Relationships: Tip 3
Developed by HRI Program Coordinator, Camila Dos Santos, M.Ed. Most relationship experts will agree that healthy relationships are not free of conflict. One of the factors that sets healthy relationships apart from unhealthy ones is how the people in that