My Top 5 Tips For Traveling With Children
Traveling with kids can be bond-building experience for everyone, but it’s also challenging! Beyond delays, you’re forced to consider sleep schedules, picky eaters, hangry moods, short attention spans, meltdowns, and more! I’m sharing a few tips and tricks that have made traveling with my own kids smoother and more enjoyable throughout the years.
How to Mind Your Mental Health This Summer
Summer is a season that many people look forward to, as it offers a break from the daily routine and the opportunity to relax and unwind. However, for some people, the summer season and the vacations that accompany it can come with a range of mental health implications. Let’s discuss a few of the most […] Overthinking — How to Spot it & Helpful Tools to Stop it
From time to time, everyone overthinks. The key is to answer the question, “Do I overthink everything?…and if so, “Why”? We all experience events or big decisions that cause worry or ones that require extra thought when it’s time to evaluate our choices. Self-Love Practices Based on Your Love Language
Imagine if you were in a relationship with yourself - do you treat yourself well on a daily basis? Is your mind kind to your body and soul? The five love languages – words of affirmation, physical touch, quality time, gifts, and acts of service, are typically seen as the way we are loved by others, but they can also apply to the ways we love ourselves. A Little Reminder: You Need 7 Types of Rest
Before you get tired just thinking about the rest you’re not getting, it might be helpful to understand more about the different types of rest, so you can give yourself permission to “get busy resting.” Even if it’s only a few minutes throughout the day, your body, mind and spirit will thank you for a mini recharge. Good news — it’s easier than you think to get more rest once you recognize how many ways you can. A Conversation on Sports and Mental Health with Dr. Angela Charlton
Athletes often carry a larger-than-life persona in the public eye. They’re regarded as modern-day warriors, competitors who bravely push past obstacles and adversity in the pursuit of victory. The unique culture of sports which includes a perfectionist mindset and the possibility of injury can put a lot of pressure on athletes, which can result in mental health issues. A Conversation on Women at the Seat of Power and Activism with Emily Tisch Sussman
Women’s empowerment and family policy advocate, leading democratic political strategist, host of the popular She Pivots podcast, contributing editor to Marie Claire and mother of three (phew!) — we’re thrilled to welcome Emily Tisch Sussman to the Bene Blog. A Conversation on Parenting with Dr. Aliza Pressman
Parenting practices worldwide share three primary goals: ensuring children’s health and safety, preparing children for life as productive adults, and transmitting cultural values. A high-quality parent-child relationship is critical for healthy development. With so many different types of parenting styles–ways in which parents interact with their children–it can be difficult to know which is the most effective. Are Your Friendships Toxic? 5 Ways To Tell…
Friendships that aren’t serving you (and possibly never did serve you) can be more damaging than not having the friendship at all. Sometimes we’re friends with people for a variety of reasons — proximity, childhood, convenience…and there are times when you may know that you’ve outgrown each other yet you still try to maintain the friendship. How to Set Boundaries as a Parent
Raising children is one of the most rewarding and challenging things people will do in their lifetime. Layered with marriage, careers, extended family relationships/backgrounds, friendships and everyday life…it becomes absolutely essential to have tools for helping kids become well-adjusted, self-aware and resilient. Setting healthy boundaries allows both parents and children to experience the most joy in life by reducing conflict. 