This week for #WarriorWednesday, Kelley Kossanyi, a graduating senior, shared her story of what it’s like to be graduating in the midst of COVID-19. Check out what she has to say below! To the struggling high school student, Four years ago I told myself this moment would come. Over and over again I heard the words “One day you will …
Brain Break: Baby Shark Dance
Courtney from Mission2Move is back this week with a fun way to get your body up and moving and give your brain a break with this Baby Shark Dance! Follow along to learn the dance moves! Added bonus: Mission2Move videos count toward your #milesformentalhealth minutes!
Brain Break: Ogres, Wizards, & Elves
Are you ready to get your bodies moving and test your magical skills with this fun game from Courtney of Mission2Move? Grab a sibling or parent and give your brain a break with this game of Ogres, Wizards, & Elves! Follow along to learn how to play!
Your Most Important Job as a Parent
Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, PsyD, ABPP of A New Day Pediatric Psychology is back this week with some wisdom on the importance of parent-child relationships. Watch the video and read what she has to say below! Never focus on changing your child’s behavior that you forget to have a relationship with them. I know It’s frustrating to try to raise an …
Vaughn Shares His #CopingWithCOVID Journey
Vaughn Robison, a senior at Turpin High School, is sharing how he’s #CopingWithCOVID and what it’s been like to have the rest of his senior year moved online. He recommends taking time each day to be thankful and try to stay positive!
We May Lose Ourselves, But We Can Always Find Our Way Back
Maybe this time was meant to happen for me. Maybe things were going too fast and this was a way for me to slow down. A huge part of me felt overwhelmed. How could I ever handle all these speaking engagements, manage a city-wide event, work a part-time job, maintain a relationship with my fiance and myself, and plan a …
Brain Break: Rock, Paper, Scissors
Get yourself moving and give your brain a chance to recharge with this FULL BODY Rock, Paper, Scissors game! Grab a partner and follow along with Courtney from Mission2Move as she teaches you how to play!
Brain Break: Raining Tacos
Need a little break to get your body moving and give your brain a chance to reset? Follow along with this Raining Tacos dance by Courtney from Mission2Move! Get your whole family to join in for a dance party!
The Power of Language: Stagnation vs. Movement
Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, PsyD, ABPP of A New Day Pediatric Psychology is back this week to discuss the power of language, our responses to different words or situations, and what that means in the situation we are all in now. Check out more on this topic from Dr. Lockhart below, and watch the video to hear her go more in-depth! …
Recovery in Quarantine
Katy Turner is sharing how her routine is keeping her body and mind healthy through this transitional period. She has been clean and sober for five years and notes that virtual meetings have been helpful for her sobriety in quarantine. Follow along as she talks about routine being essential to her recovery at this time!