As the days become shorter and the air becomes more chilly, it’s common for most to neglect their mental and physical health until the sun starts shining again. However, just because it’s cold doesn’t mean you should avoid taking care of yourself. This article discusses ways you can still take care of your physical and mental health, and why it’s especially important to take care of your health this time of year to avoid mental and physical ailments that thrive in the wintertime.

Anyone can experience anxiety—and while anxiety might be more commonly present in teens and adults, children certainly experience anxiety. So how should we, as adults, help them deal with it? This article is about ways adults can help young children deal with anxiety. This includes helping them address the root of their anxiety, such as fear of the unknown, or discomfort surrounding a certain person or situation. It’s most important that parents and other adults understand and validate a young child’s anxiety while helping them move past it.