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TLC Wellness: The Power of Storytelling in Family Bonding
Stories are everywhere in our daily lives. They pop up on our phones, TVs, and in our conversations, filling our days with endless tales and adventures. But here’s the thing: even though we’re constantly surrounded by these stories, most of them don’t stick around. They come and go as quickly as the latest trend, and…
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Rewriting the Script: The Impact of Unchecked Narratives on Personal Growth
When contemplating the term “narrative,” many might envision a story within the pages of a book or novel. However, within the story of life, it’s crucial to recognize that each day unfolds with our unique personal narratives – the stories we tell ourselves and share with others. It’s important to remember the ever-changing nature of…
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Simple Steps to Wellness: An Introductory Guide to Behavioral Activation
For those living in cold weather climates, the winter months statistically bring an increase in depression and decreased motivation. This can lead to increased conflict within relationships, dissatisfaction with daily routines, and decreased enjoyment of otherwise simple pleasures. This article will look at Behavioral Activation (BA), a well-documented treatment for depression that’s been found to…
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Unlocking Children’s Happiness: The Impact of Supportive Relationships
The World Economic Forum published a summary of a 2020 UNICEF study that ranked children’s happiness by country based on mental well-being, physical health, and academic and social skills. Some surprises emerged from the results. European countries performed best overall, accounting for 18 of the top 20 spots. National wealth was not an indicator of…
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TLC: Let’s Get Moving! Physical Activity and Strong Mental Health
In a world of ever-present distractions, it’s easy to overlook the creeping signs of anxiety, depression, or frustration. Often the go-to remedies involve self-soothing distractions like substance or alcohol use, digital escapism, and comfort foods—but what if the key to mental wellness lies in a different direction? Exercise is arguably the most affordable, immediate, and…
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The Lincoln Center: Everyday Mindful Practices to Strengthen Family Connections
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, school activities, and professional obligations—families often find themselves in a perpetual state of motion this time of year. It’s easy to get swept up in the whirlwind of life and lose connection with ourselves and our loved ones. To help strengthen family connections and communication during…
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Lincoln Center Partners With Trinity Health to Combat Community Violence
Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic and The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) are collaborating to implement the pioneering community Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (VIPP). The program is funded by a $2.5 million grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). It launched this month at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby and will…
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TLC: The Silent Struggle: How Parental Mental Illness Affects Families
The Unspoken Reality of Parental Mental Illness The responsibilities and pressures that families face today are compounded for everyone when there is parental mental illness. The pain and awkwardness of trying to communicate the situation to others often motivate families to keep their challenges a secret, but isolation can intensify the struggle and reinforce the…
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The Lincoln Center: When Children Struggle With Mental Health: Encouragement for Parents
Many families in the U.S. have a loved one in the home struggling with mental illness; that loved one is often a child. The COVID-19 pandemic blindsided families, intensifying any children’s mental health concerns already present. While students have returned to “normal” school days, many of the students are not back to normal. Teachers still…
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TLC: Geocaching: Summer Adventure for the Whole Family
With summer break in full swing, low-cost, spontaneous opportunities for adventure are at a premium. One great way to combine treasure-hunting, adventure, problem-solving, and connection with other adventurers around the world is to join the millions who enjoy Geocaching. Geocaching is an outdoor activity involving using GPS coordinates to find hidden containers or “caches” in…
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TLC: Shaping Schools, Shaping Lives: Transformation Through Environment
The Power of Physical Environments. “We shape our buildings, thereafter they shape us,” asserted Sir Winston Churchill. Andrew L Ross, Gary Grenier, and Frank Kros, transformational education experts, echo this sentiment in their book, Creating The Upside Down Organization: Transforming Staff to Save Troubled Children. They underline the distinct messages that all environments convey. For…
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TLC – Summer of Self-Development: Creative Ideas for Teachers to Explore Personal Learning and Discovery
Summer is just around the corner, and as your classes wind down, it’s the perfect time to seize the opportunity to develop yourself and do some personal learning. If you’re not required to focus on the technical aspects of professional development, summer may be a fantastic chance for you to learn or grow in something…
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Unlock a Summer of Learning: Simple and Fun Ways to Prevent Academic Regression
The joy of summertime provides a much-needed emotional respite from the rigors of daily life. However, a study in the American Educational Research Journal suggests that students may risk losing substantial academic progress they made during the previous school year. An article by Boys and Girls Clubs, citing results from OnlineCollege.org, underscores the extent of…
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TLC: Improved Mental Health With SUDS: A Simple Practice to Measure and Reduce Stress
Stress is an unavoidable, completely normal part of life. However, when we’re unaware of how much distress we’re experiencing, or deny that stress is affecting our perceptions and responses, the cumulative impact of it can lead to anxiety issues and physical health problems. In fact, according to the American Psychological Association, people under stress—particularly chronic…
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TLC: Spring Cleaning for the Mind–The Empowering Effects of Decluttering
A clear and open space makes room for a clear and open mind. According to Dr. Emma Gray, a clinical psychologist, “Clutter can cause anxiety, depression, and even physical pain. Decluttering can improve the functioning of our brains and help us feel more in control of our lives.” Especially today, where we’re flooded with requests…
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TLC: Practical Tips for Teaching Kids Financial Responsibility
Although some states (Pennsylvania included) require financial literacy to be taught in public schools, children’s understanding of money largely begins and develops at home. Parents can help foster financial literacy with the following tips and resources, which can make learning about money fun and set children on a path to achieving their financial goals and…
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TLC: Humor Me–The Surprising Link Between Laughter and Resilience
In today’s fast-paced and stressful world, resilience—the ability to withstand or recover quickly from difficulties – is an invaluable human skill. Thankfully, healthy resilience is not just about building mental toughness and grit. Making room for more laughter in daily life may be one of the greatest untapped secrets to building resilience at any age.…
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TLC: Kindness in the Classroom: Kind Conflict Resolution
“If conflict is a normal, natural part of life, it’s really important to look at how we deal with it.” – Ann McKnight This final post in the “Kindness in the Classroom” series culminates with a brief look at how teachers can facilitate kind and effective conflict resolution between students in the classroom. Previously the…
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