5 Ways to Thrive in the Midst of Challenge and Despair from Donna Stoneham, Ph.D. (Author of The Thriver's Edge)

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It’s easier to thrive when things are going well. It’s much harder to flourish in times of challenge or despair. The past nine-months have been particularly challenging for many as alarming events have unfolded at a pace never experienced before, including multiple terrorist attacks, the plight of refugees, black lives cut short, and police officers murdered. Add to that the most divisive US Presidential election ever and at times it feels as though things are spinning out of control.

Finding the Right Words: What to do If You Suspect Your Child is Having Suicidal Thoughts

By Dr. Laurie Johnson and Dr. Brian Johnson

Every day there are 5,400 attempted suicides by young people in grades 7-12. According to the CDC, “More teenagers and young adults die from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza, and chronic lung disease, COMBINED.”

September is Suicide Prevention Month, so it's an appropriate time to introduce you to Dr. Laurie Berdahl and her husband Dr. Brian Johnson. As proud parents, they noticed that youth in our nation were in crisis and they wanted to take steps to prevent further tragedy. Now, they are speaking out to help parents, guardians, and educators understand warning signs in youth that lead to harm, and in some cases death, and what immediate and preventative steps can be taken.

Below excerpt is from their new book WARNING SIGNS: How to Protect Your Kids from Becoming Victims or Perpetrators of Violence and Aggression and helps parents know what to do if they suspect their child is in danger.

Nancy Tillman Warms Hearts with You and Me and the Wishing Tree {Wunderkind Reads}

We had the pleasure of receiving an early copy of beloved children's picture book author Nancy Tillman's latest book, You and Me and the Wishing Trees  (Feiwel & Friends, 9/6/16).

GetYourPerfume’s “Best Beauty Bets for Back to School”

Whether you’re headed off to high school or packing for college, here are a few of the best beauty essentials every girl needs to start the year off right. Whether it’s a new fragrance or maybe a new beauty regimen you’re looking for, GetYourPerfume’s “Best Beauty Bets for Back to School,” has you covered, with great tips for your back to school beauty routine. {Products provided for review/feature consideration}

“Best Beauty Bets for Back to School”:

Invest In Good Rest with Frette

There’s nothing like a good night’s sleep - and that’s something that every mama needs. While it’s important to have a good, comfortable bed and a nice, cool pillow, one thing that you should never underestimate are the linens.

Meet The Moodsters!

Meet The Moodsters, a new line of toys and books designed to teach young children the fundamentals of feelings. The Moodsters, five lovable little detectives (Coz, Lolly, Snorf, Razzy and Quigly), come to the rescue whenever their friends, Zach and Zoey, have a feelings emergency. The stories and toys teach simple strategies to build social and emotional intelligence skills in young children. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is defined as the ability to identify and manage one's own emotions as well as the emotions of others. Decades of scientific research has shown that children with EQ skills are better able to manage their thoughts, feelings and behavior. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}