In which we dig through the internet for our favorite articles related to wholeness and healing in relationships.
Nature Deficit Disorder in Kids via Psychology Today
Parents, this one is for you! Do you feel like screen-time is hurting your child more than helping? This article talks about the phenomenon of ‘Nature Deficit Disorder’ (NDD), which is the idea that children need nature in order to thrive, and a lack of it can lead to all kinds of problems. When kids aren’t getting enough imaginative, outside play, they start to misbehave, get distracted easily, and may seem like they had ADD/ADHD problems. Test it out for yourselves and see what getting outside in nature does for your family. Take a walk to the local park, encourage your children to play with the neighbors, and enjoy the crisp air.
Dodgy Mood or Dodgy Tummy via Psychology Today
Depression is hard to talk about, especially when it gets in the way of our everyday life. For those of us living with depression, it can become a habit to fib about why we can’t make it to an event, if the true cause is our mental health. The author of this article talks about her own experience with using the ‘stomach problems’ excuse, and why that is detrimental to our normalization of mental health issues. Challenge yourself to be honest with friends and family next time depression gets in the way of your outing. When we talk about our mood, we make it okay to feel this way. We can forgive ourselves for not being perfect.
How to Set Boundaries in the Age of Oversharing via Psychology Today
TMI = Too Much Information! As we become more open to talking about the hard stuff as a society, some people feel like others are sharing TMI. Boundaries help us to establish what is and what isn’t okay to talk about in this world of constant oversharing. Working with your therapist on how to set boundaries can help you better understand what this means for your life. For more tips on how to recognize your boundaries, check out this article!
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