Serotonin: “A Happy Hormone”. A “Feel Good” Neurotransmitter.
Why is it that a bright sunny day cheers up our mood? As soon as we come out of the gym, or engage in any form of exercise, we find our spirits lifted? Or...
Intergenerational Trauma: The “Real Elephant” In The Room.
(Image by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels) Breaking from intergenerational trauma is never easy. How do we get traumatized by our parents who have been a...
Ramadan: Beyond Fasting.
( Image taken from Rodney at pexel) I remember as a little girl, growing up in Kashmir, India, the month of Ramadan, was a time when our home was filled with...
How to handle the Anxiety as we transition back to “Normal”- Whatever that means!
In January of 2020, the first case of COVID 19 was reported in the United States. Since then, our lives took a drastic turn. From February to March many...
Trauma: A barrier or an opportunity for Emotional Intelligence?
All research in recent years has predicted that true success may not come only through academic excellence or a high IQ, but it’s our level of emotional...
Empathy: A Bigger Return For A Mere Feeling.
During my son’s stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit( NICU) for the first 8 weeks of his birth, because of his prematurity, he developed a...
Enmeshment Or Love: Know The Difference
Who does not want to have a loving family? Having a loving family is a blessing. However, many times we confuse a loving family with what's called an enmeshed...
Handling Parental Anxiety for Back-to-School (In Person!)
Many Parents are anxious to send their children to school in person this school year, and rightfully so, especially when your...
What can parents can do to protect their children against the harmful effects of social media?
Social media is a great tool in this day and age for education, awareness, showing your creativity, learning, etc but if used...
Boredom: A Gateway to Creativity
When my 12-year-old complains to me, “Mom, I’m bored,” I think to myself, well... that’s actually great. I have developed a habit of asking him, “How would...