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Do you comfort view?

Family Files
Lately, I have caught myself in a habit of rewatching the same television shows rather than finding new shows to explore. I wondered if there was something to this – that maybe others might be doing the same thing. So, I entered this behavior in Google and there it was…. comfort viewing or comfort...
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Establishing healthy habits

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Habits are repeated — and often subconscious — actions that are triggered in response to contextual cues. Wearing a seat belt is an example of a habit. For many people, the action of buckling a seat belt is triggered by the contextual cue of shutting the vehicle door after you get in. Research...
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New Year's resolutions for mental health

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According to Google’s English Dictionary, the word “resolution” means a firm decision to do or not do something. So many of us feel that the beginning of a new year is a great time to set resolutions or goals to work on, but how successful are we? A recent study on New Year’s resolutions found that...
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Alternatives to screen time

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Like many things, there are positive and negative effects of screen time for all of us, and it can be hard to come up with that magic amount of time that should be spent interacting with a screen. We do know that too much time spent on screens can be detrimental to youth – they can experience sleep...
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Find some relaxing family time this summer

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Summer is here and many families are packing up for a memorable family vacation.   Sometimes families arrive home from their trip exhausted and irritable. Planning relaxed family time together at home can be an alternative.  Slow down the pace and plan for a family night in...
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Helping youth find purpose in their lives

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Purpose is defined as a strong stable sense of commitment to something that is meaningful to you and makes a difference in the world around you. It can be found in all aspects of life and can change over time.Why is purpose important?Purpose increases well being. People with higher levels of...
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