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...
Young Adults: How They Broke Stereotypes During COVID
The coronavirus pandemic took a toll on everyone, people from all walks of life. Many lost their jobs. Millions of individuals and families lost their loved...
Disappointments
No one likes to feel disappointed. Sometimes we try so hard to suppress this feeling that we can go to any length to stop it....
Disappointments: Opportunities for Growth and Resilience.
I grew up in a middle-class family in the valley of Kashmir, a beautiful but conflict-ridden area in the Northern part of India, where resources were and to...
A message to Young Adults for breaking the stereotype in this Pandemic
“Young adults faced the most challenging times in this Pandemic. But they also showed enormous resilience and courage. Through...
Mental Health Awareness – DirectShifts Stories
“Everyone has the potential to transform their lives simply by finding their inner power and believing in themselves.” ~ Dr....
Trip to Disney World: A Lesson on Emotional Intelligence
Trip to Disney World: A Lesson on Emotional Intelligence Dr. Najmun Riyaz Theme parks have not been my priority of places to visit during my vacation time....