Posts tagged Family time
Summer Road Trips

t’s summer and the kids are out of school; now is the perfect time to hit the road and make some memories. What better way to do that than with a family road trip? There is no shortage of ideas when it comes to choosing a destination – whether staying within Michigan or traveling to other states. The only hiccup, however, is how passengers spend their time on those long car rides – especially the younger ones. As great as an iPad and some snacks are at keeping kids occupied, the whole point of a family trip is to bond and make memories. There is no reason that you must wait until you reach your destination to do so.

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Teach Kids the Joy of Gardening

It has been proven, repeatedly and irrefutably, that fresh air and physical exercise do wonders for children’s physical and mental health, as well as their intellect, spirit, and overall happiness and well-being. However, with technology and social media consuming the lives of children, long gone are the endless bike rides and neighborhood-wide backyard games.

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The Youth Mental Health Crisis: Today’s 800-Pound Gorilla

In 1977, the medical community abandoned the biomedical model used in healthcare since its genesis for a more comprehensive one which better encapsulates the picture of health—the biopsychosocial model. Over the last half-century, countless studies have proven that overall health is dictated by more than just biology. As the name “biopsychosocial” suggests, our psychology and social lives factor in just as much.

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