Creative Coping Blog Posts

For many years, ADHD was described using a pretty narrow picture: a child who can’t sit still, blurts out answers, and bounces from one thing to the next. Because that image became so familiar, countless girls grew up without anyone realizing they were struggling with ADHD too.

When the days get shorter and the sun seems to disappear way too early, a lot of people notice a shift in their mood. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a real form of depression that follows a seasonal pattern: symptoms rise in the late fall and winter, then lighten up as spring and summer return.

Separation anxiety is common in childhood, especially in the early years. But for some kids, the worry about being away from a parent becomes really big and really overwhelming.

Parents today are trying to raise kids in a digital world that didn’t even exist a generation ago. There’s no blueprint, no “here’s how we handled it when you were young,” no one-size-fits-all guide to making screen time feel balanced, healthy, and realistic.

The teen years can feel like one long roller coaster that starts in middle school and ends well after high school. Friendships shift, responsibilities pile up, emotions get big, and suddenly, good communication becomes one of the most important skills a person can have.

Moving from elementary to middle school is a big shift - arguably bigger than starting high school. Middle school is a lot, and it’s completely normal for kids to need time (and support) as they adjust.

More and more men are starting to realize that emotional awareness is no longer optional. It's actually a huge part of feeling good, connecting deeply, and showing up fully for the people they love.