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Early Signs of Dyslexia: Learn how to spot them

September 12, 2018 /// Genevieve Durso

Early signs of dyslexia. “What is Dyslexia?”, “How can I tell if my child is dyslexic?”, “How can parents can help their dyslexic child?”. These […]

Did you know..?, Dyslexia, New Parents, Signs and Symptoms

Stages of Sleep: Discover what happens when you sleep

September 10, 2018 /// Anna Bohren

Stages of Sleep. Everyone needs sleep and although the overall reason as to why is still a mystery, science is finding out more and more […]

Brain Health, Did you know..?, Health, Insomnia

Pregnancy Depression: A Complete Guide

September 10, 2018 /// Anna Bohren

Pregnancy is supposed to be one of the happiest times of one’s life. If that’s true, then why do 14-23% of women struggle with pregnancy […]

Depression, Did you know..?, Health, New Parents

Mood Swings: Learn everything you need to know

September 7, 2018 /// Anna Bohren

We all have mood swings- it’s part of everyday life. However, not everyone’s mood swings from tree to tree, changing constantly. When changes in mood […]

Depression, Pathologies

Concentration Problems: Symptoms, Causes, and Tips

September 7, 2018 /// Andrea García Cerdán

Problems concentrating isn’t only something that happens to kids- many adults find themselves struggling to concentrate, and we’ve probably all had moments where, no matter […]

Brain Health, Did you know..?, Health

Chemotherapy Side Effects: A Complete Guide

September 7, 2018 /// Anna Bohren

We all probably know someone who has had cancer at some point in their lives or another. The majority having had to go through a […]

Brain Health, Cancer, Chemo Brain, Health

White Matter: Everything you need to know

September 5, 2018 /// Anna Bohren

Everyone has probably heard of “white matter” and “gray matter” before when people talk about our brain. This article focuses on the light-colored matter, what […]

Brain Health, Health

Types of Memory: Learn everything you need to know

September 5, 2018 /// Molly Minchew

Where did you put the keys? Why does she look so familiar? What was his name again? This is a situation we have all been at […]

Health, Improving memory

Cognitive processes: What are they? Can they improve?

August 31, 2018 /// Alejandra Salazar

Detecting changes around us, remembering a shopping list, deciding what apartment to rent, helping a friend with a problem… What do all these situations have […]

Brain Health, Did you know..?, Health, Improving memory

Homework tips for children with ADHD: A complete guide

August 29, 2018 /// Alejandra Salazar

Homework tips for children with ADHD: At school, any child might have trouble with homework. This being not understanding the assignment or taking forever to […]

ADHD, Kids

Treat Dyscalculia: Find out the different accommodations

August 27, 2018 /// Molly Minchew

If you are already seeking treatment it is probably because you or your child has been diagnosed with dyscalculia or math dyslexia. Dyscalculia is a […]

Did you know..?, Dyscalculia, Health, Kids

Infidelity: Taking Betrayal to a Whole New Level

August 24, 2018 /// Linda Ruotolo

We’ve all felt betrayed at least once in our lifetime. Whether it’s been by a close friend or a sibling, this intense feeling of disloyalty […]

Did you know..?, Divorce

What is Dyslexia: 16+ Basic Facts That You Should Know

August 22, 2018 /// Alejandra Salazar

There have been so many parents and teachers worried about children not reading properly, confusion letters and having trouble learning to write. Even though not […]

Dyslexia, Kids

Theories of Personalities: Everything you need to know

August 17, 2018 /// Daniel Smigiel

When you tell your friends about a date you had, how often do you immediately describe their personality? I’m sure you often find yourselves explaining […]

Did you know..?, Personality

Play therapy: A safe environment mentally and physically

August 17, 2018 /// Douglas Mackliff

Being able to provide a setting in which a child can be entertained, and feel comfortable has been an issue that all parents have to […]

Did you know..?, Kids, New Parents

Déjà vu: All about that feeling of familiarity

August 10, 2018 /// Anna Bohren

“Been there. Done that” is a common saying in English. Did you know that “Been there, Seen that” is, too? We just don’t say it […]

Did you know..?, Health

Nightmares: A Complete Guide to These Bad Dreams

August 8, 2018 /// Andrea García Cerdán

We’ve all had nightmares at one time or another, those terrifying dreams that wake us up startled. Nightmares are normal, but if they cause discomfort […]

Health, Kids, New Parents

Family Therapy: A Guide to Improving Family Relationships

August 6, 2018 /// Andrea García Cerdán

Family therapy aims to restore family balance, improve communication and solve family conflicts that generate tension. Family therapy is recommended when there are conflicts at […]

Did you know..?, Health

Empathy: Can you put yourself in someone else’s shoes?

August 3, 2018 /// Cristina Chimeno Sotelo

You’ve probably talked or heard about it, but do you really know the implications of empathy and its meaning? Empathy is much more than putting […]

Brain Health, Did you know..?, Health, Personality

Anorexia Nervosa: What it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

August 1, 2018 /// Dana Chis

Anorexia nervosa is currently one of the mental disorders with the highest mortality rates. 90% of anorexia nervosa cases happen in women and its incidence […]

Depression, Did you know..?, Health, Stress

Physiological Effects Of Depression: A Complete Guide

August 1, 2018 /// Anna Bohren

Depression is a serious mental condition that many people suffer from. A lot of people cannot seem to grasp the extent to which depression can […]

Depression, Pathologies

Guilt: Find everything you need to know about this emotion

July 31, 2018 /// Nalini Suratt

Guilt is a human emotion and can come in many different forms, it has the ability to affect everyone differently. Some may have the feeling […]

Did you know..?, Health, Stress

Co-Sleeping With Your Newborn- A Complete Guide

July 27, 2018 /// Linda Ruotolo

After 9 long months of anticipation and mixed emotions, you finally get to welcome your little bundle of joy into the world. You’ve gained valuable […]

Babies, Did you know..?, Health, New Parents

Gray Matter: Complete guide to how we process information

July 27, 2018 /// Anna Bohren

We “normal, everyday people” have all probably heard the term “gray matter” when talking about the brain. We’ve also probably heard about “white matter”. However […]

Brain Health, Did you know..?, Health

Graphology: Guide to interpreting our handwriting

July 25, 2018 /// Anna Bohren

Do you remember how when you were beginning to learn how to write that the teacher used stencils and other materials to help you trace […]

Did you know..?, Personality

Binge watching: Complete guide to its effects on the brain and body

July 20, 2018 /// Anna Bohren

Just about everyone and their pets have binge-watched something before. Netflix found that on average, 61% of users watch between 2-6 episodes in one sitting. […]

Brain Health, Did you know..?, Health, Stress

Adjustment disorder: A situational reaction to a stressful event

July 18, 2018 /// Anna Bohren

Some people aren’t the best when it comes to dealing with large amounts of stress. They simply have a really difficult time adjusting to it. […]

Brain Health, Depression, Did you know..?, Health

HIV AIDS: Complete guide to understanding this virus

July 18, 2018 /// Anna Bohren

HIV and AIDS are a rather big deal in the medical world and yet, in this day and age, they remain uncurable. They have a […]

Did you know..?, Health

Battered Woman Syndrome: Never Feeling Safe

July 16, 2018 /// Douglas Mackliff

Battered Woman Syndrome the numbers for domestic violence have always primarily sided with women being the victims. In the United States alone, it is said […]

Depression, Did you know..?, Health, PTSD