Valentine's Day is often associated with relationships and how we express love for others, but it's also the perfect time to show love to yourself. Prioritizing self-care and well-being is just as important as nurturing relationships. Taking time to care for your mental and emotional health can help reduce stress, boost your mood, and improve overall wellness.

Creating balance in your life means establishing a routine (or habits) of self-care. Don’t know where to start? We’ve created a list below and will continue to add more tips and techniques for self-care, mindfulness, meditation, and more so that you can live your best life.

In the latest Social and Affective Neuroscience of Autism (SANA) blog post, Yale Child Study Center Social Worker Amy Giguere Carney writes about how parenting

Self-care is a conscious act people take to promote their physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health. Learn how to practice good self-care by discovering the different types.

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Food triggers both a chemical reaction and an emotional response, all to try to help you feel better and to take away your stress - but it doesn't actually work in the long term. A psychologist explains why stress eating happens and shares recommendations for putting an end to it once and for all.

Doomscrolling is the tendency to mindlessly consume a torrent of bad news while scanning social media. But these tips can help you adopt healthier online habits and break the urge to dive into the digital abyss.

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Meet some special people who help us in our community, then prepare a craft to give to someone you appreciate.