When we hear “Social Connectedness” many people think about social networking such as the internet, Facebook and SnapChat.  Although these do connect us to others socially, Social Connectedness is about the ways we interact with others in our life. Wikipedia ...

Every day presents opportunities to enhance emotional wellness! Find tips for everyday parenting concerns here: http://www.nemours.org/service/health/parenting/tips.html

What activities, practices, or “family wellness tools” enhance your emotional wellness as a family?

MHA is proud to announce a new, bilingual program for parents, Growing in Families. This program will provide parents with tools that will help them to develop parenting skills to make communication a better source of education and to identify ...

"The real meditative practice is to open up to the full range of what happens in life.  And parenting is a fantastic arena for doing that kind of spiritual training. It's as much a potential door to enlightenment as anything ...

What is emotional wellness? Let’s start by talking about what it is NOT. Emotional wellness does not mean that we will always be happy. It does not mean that we will live a life free of problems or sorrows.  Emotional ...

"Mistakes are opportunities to learn." – Dr. Jane Nelson, Positive Discipline. http://blog.positivediscipline.com/2012/03/mistakes-are-wonderful-opportunities-to.html

Share a story of successful conflict management in your home. How did you and your child connect through conflict?

"By asking questions we help our children make observations about their behavior. This is much more effective than preaching sermons, delivering lectures, or giving consequences." – Dr. Dan Siegel, No Drama Discipline http://www.huffingtonpost.com/daniel-j-siegel-md/no-drama-discipline_b_5646583.html? Click here for .pdf of the same. ...

Conflict management in our homes happens successfully when we are prepared and mindful. Considering our options before, during, and after a conflict is the key to success. Check out the Ulster County System of Care’s video: Practical Tips to Reduce ...