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Practicing Positive Emotions
en español: Emociones positivas: Hoja de trabajo Medically reviewed by: D'Arcy Lyness, PhD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/positive-worksheet.html Positive emotions are good for our minds and bodies. Making sure we have daily helpings of positiv...
Understanding Other People
en español: Comprender a los demás Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/understanding-others.html Predicting Feelings Imagine yourself in this situation: A friend asks you to a party. You learn that all the gi...
Soiling (Encopresis)
Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD What Is Encopresis? If your child has bowel movements (BMs) in places other than the toilet, you know how frustrating it can be. Parents might assume that kids who soil their pants are misbehaving or too lazy to use ...
Understanding Your Emotions
en español: Comprender tus emociones Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Behavioral Health Experts Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/understand-emotions.html How Emotions Help Us What are you feeling, right now, as you start to read this? Are you cu...
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
en español: Trastorno dismórfico corporal Medically reviewed by: Christina M. Cammarata, PhD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/body-image-problem.html What Is Body Dysmorphic Disorder? Body dysmorphic disorder causes people to feel worried that pa...
Body Image and Self-Esteem
en español: Imagen corporal y autoestima Medically reviewed by: Beth C. Long, PsyD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/body-image.html Do you ever wish you could change something about your body? If so, you're not alone. Lots of people feel unhappy w...
Steroids
Medically reviewed by: Rupal Christine Gupta, MD It's important to understand the facts about steroids, their side effects, and what can drive kids and teens to try them. Being aware of the kinds of pressures kids deal with in sports can help you make sure th...
Upcoming ElderCircle Events (2026)
Virtual Dementia Tour Monday, March 9th 20269:00am - 2:00pm Are you a caregiver? A healthcare worker? Or supporting a loved one recently diagnosed with dementia? We invite you to participate in our FREE Virtual Dementia Tour on Monday, March 9th, with time ...
Stuttering
Medically reviewed by: Julia K. Hartnett, MS, CCC-SLP What Is Stuttering? Many young kids go through a stage between the ages of 2 and 5 when they stutter. This might make them: repeat certain syllables, words, or phrases prolong them stop, making no so...
Talking to Your Kids About Alcohol
Medically reviewed by: Amy W. Anzilotti, MD Many kids and teens try alcohol during their high school and college years, before it's legal for them to drink it. Parents have a big effect on their child’s choices about drinking. So talk about alcohol use with y...
Dealing With Feelings When You're Overweight
en español: Cómo abordar tus sentimientos si tienes sobrepeso Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/feelings-overweight.html Recognizing Feelings The teen years come with all sorts of changes, so it's normal t...
Plastic Surgery
Medically reviewed by: Rupal Christine Gupta, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/plastic-surgery.html When you hear of plastic surgery, what do you think of? A Hollywood star trying to delay the effects of aging? People who want to change the size...
Vitiligo
en español: Vitíligo Medically reviewed by: Patrice Hyde, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/vitiligo.html Fair, dark, or any shade in between — most of us have skin that is generally the same color all over our bodies. But this isn't the case f...
FireFly Mental Health
Phone: 218-306-8383 Fax: 218-875-6315 Email: info@fireflymh.com 4891 Miller Trunk Hwy Hermantown MN 55811 Assistance/Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm Website: https://fireflymh.com/ "At FireFly Mental Health, our...
Rediscover Your Passions Post-Retirement
Written by: C. Beck With newfound time and a financial cushion (hopefully) accounted for, what possibilities does retirement hold for your wellbeing? How can you invest your freed up attention into emotional fulfillment? One strategy is to rediscover old pass...
Aging Into An Era Of "Me": Living For Yourself Over 60
Written by: S. Rainne Though not everyone sees more free time as they age, later life gives you license to reorganize your priorities. Even if you don’t necessarily have more time, you might allocate your time in a different way. As you’ve likely devoted grea...
Dating Anxieties When You're Older
Written by: A. Ladha Doesn’t it seem kind of ageist that dating resources so seldom cover dating for those 60+? Dating over 60 is just as nerve-wracking as when you’re a teenager–except that when you’re older, it’s much harder to find relevant advice and reas...
Maintaining Emotional Strengths In The Face Of Health Changes
Written by: S. Rainne None of us hold the same physical capabilities forever. Particularly, those of us who are lucky enough to age will inevitably experience health changes. Uncomfortable thoughts or feelings may arise from these changes, but a proactive app...
Coming To Terms With Needing Different Kinds Of Support
Written by: C. Beck Contrary to popular belief, later life can be a testament to self-sufficiency. Most people over 60 live independently, and many even continue to take responsibility for children, grandchildren, and errant folks in need who come their way. ...
Is It Worth Getting Divorced Later In Life?
Written by: C. Beck If you find yourself asking whether it’s worth it to get divorced later in life (to have a “gray divorce”), here’s how to navigate your reasonable reservations and the challenges you anticipate in the process. Should I get divorced later ...