Parenting & Mental Wellness

Attachment Styles as Heart Illustrations

Attachment Styles and Their Role in Mental Health

How we connect with others begins with our earliest relationships. Attachment theory, developed by psychologists John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, explains how these early bonds with caregivers shape the way we relate to people throughout life. Bowlby believed attachment is a survival system: babies instinctively seek closeness to a caregiver who Read more

By Nickolus Highland, ago
Girl with head rested on a bench, dreary scene, conveying a sense of hopelessness

Helping Teens Cope with Stress

Stress isn’t always bad – sometimes it helps us rise to the occasion, like practicing extra for a recital or studying hard for a test. But when stress sticks around too long or becomes overwhelming, it can do serious harm. Chronic stress in teens is linked to physical problems like Read more

By Nick Highland, ago