Facing rejection or failure can be tough, especially for children. It is too easy to blame yourself when you do not reach a goal. There are ways to help your child handle disappointment and get back up again. Here are five ways to help your child develop resiliency....
Anxiety is the general term for a number of psychiatric disorders that lead to nervousness, apprehension, fear, and worrying. Anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder are associated with fear and worry that is...
Anyone who has lived with a depressed or anxious partner knows that such emotions are contagious. And this is now backed by hard science. According to a recent study, conducted by the Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, even the sight of a friend in distress...
Death is one of the most important truths in this world, and to withhold it from children is not going to help, no matter how pure the intention. Then again, kids understand death and grieve differently than adults, so it takes the right approach to make sure the...
When most people think of depression, they envision a person who’s hopeless, tearful, and withdrawn. Although these are signs often seen in adult depression, a depressed child or teenager may manifest their depression quite differently – in the form irritability and...
Back pain is common during pregnancy, because the extra weight stresses the back and the hips. As women come close to term, they may experience back pain as often as every day. While many women are reluctant to take pain medication while they are pregnant, there are...
TAKING PRECAUTIONS FOR COVID-19 MAMA MASSAGE Mama Massage takes the health and safety of our patients, customers, employees and local communities very seriously, and we are actively responding to the global COVID-19 pandemic. We are closely monitoring and evaluating...
UPDATES FROM THE OWNER (**REVISED AUG 19, 2020) We love you! Thanks to your support, we can proudly say Mama Massage is now 5 years in business! We have grown to love our clients and this community, both of which are absolutely amazing. It is a milestone for our...
Let her know you’re thinking of her! While we can’t be together physically due to covid, we can be together emotionally. We can let our loved ones know we are thinking about them and are looking forward to sharing memories together again...
