It’s normal for back-to-school anxiety to creep in as the summer days begin to count down. The unknown can be scary, as one wonders who their teacher will be, whether they will be with their friends, ...

With screens becoming every child’s best friend and outdoor play shrinking to quick weekend outings, parents are always ...

1. Notice and name body sensations, thoughts, and emotions. “My chest feels warm and I feel so happy when we are playing outside together like this.” “It sounds like you might be nervous about this ...

Mindfulness, I'm sure you've at least heard the phrase before. But what is mindfulness? Mindfulness is essentially just another word for meditation or being in the moment. Other WRAL Top Stories ...

If you’ve got a pulse on the wellness world, you’ve likely heard about mindfulness exercises—a term that captures various techniques for bringing your attention to the present moment. You might have ...

Back when Travis M. Spencer’s daughter was in fourth grade, there were times when she struggled to fall asleep. On those nights, Spencer used to take a few minutes for mindfulness. First, Spencer ...

Emotional dysregulation is when you feel swept away by your emotional reactions. A psychologist recommended a few simple exercises to try when you feel dysregulated. They involve flexible thinking, ...

In the midst of the latest COVID-19 surge, I'd like to propose a controversial notion: The present moment is the best place to be. While many of us are experiencing a version of personal hell that ...