If you have ever felt completely exhausted before you even start the laundry, you are likely carrying a heavy mental load. In my work as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I see countless couples struggling with a division of labor that looks equal on paper but..
We all want our children to be Mentally STRONG. We want them to be able to handle whatever life throws their way with grace, poise, and strength. But how can we, as parents, help them develop those qualities? Dr. Cristi Bundukamara is here to help…
By Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, EdD PMHNP — As part of the Raising Mentally STRONG Kids program, I developed what I now call “The Growth Wheel”. The Growth Wheel is divided into eight parts. Each part focuses on an area of normal development as we grow and age…
Last Updated: August 17, 2026 | Author: Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, PMHNP-BC Sometimes it can be incredibly difficult to feel like you are empowering your children. It always feels like there is so much to do, and you just need your kids to cooperate so you can..
By Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, EdD PMHNP — Let’s try to change our mindset. “Stress is Growth.” As a parent, protecting your child from anxious situations is a natural instinct, but letting a child move through a stressful time can teach them how to handle stress…
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