Individuals with an eating disorder and those in recovery may find themselves struggling to manage their symptoms during this season due to social pressure. One may feel guilty over losing control over what they eat or, perhaps, they may avoid eating altogether. On top of one’s internal struggles, there is a high chance that one would have to deal with relatives passing remarks about one’s body regardless of their intentions. We understand that this might be a challenging time for these individuals, and we hope this article will bring comfort and serve as a reminder not to be so hard on oneself. 

During this hopeful time, while thinking about the big things that one wants to achieve, it is crucial that one does not fall trap to cognitive biases that may result in the setting of unrealistic expectations and goals. In this article, we hope to introduce some common cognitive biases that one uses and how they can affect decision-making.

How can we respond to uncontrollable events and take better care of our mental health? In this article, we highlight alternative ways that one can respond to these unplanned changes and to better take care of our mind and body.

These days, many children have access to curated content and parents would purposefully show them content made for their age group. The change in play may have left some wondering how it may have impacted the children these days. In this article, we hope to shed light on the importance of play in a child’s life and to share the some possible impact of screen time on children’s development.