General, Parenting
The anticipation of the holidays without your loved one is often harder than the holiday itself. This is especially true during the first year after losing someone. Even years later, the grief and pain can surface during the holidays. With that in mind, here are some...
General, Parenting
You know the usual suspects – Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s Eve, Thanksgiving, Easter, and the list goes on and on – These are the days we get together with family members. For many people, these are joyous occasions we anticipate because we can’t...
General, Parenting
There are few things as painful as watching our kids get left out. This pain only multiplies when they actually feel the sting of not being invited to something. It can be absolutely devastating, and you’re left wondering why this has happened. The question is, what...
General, Parenting
Fear of missing out, also known as FOMO, is more prevalent than it’s ever been. With the advent of social media, it’s easier today for our children to see that their friends and classmates are doing things without them thanks to shares on Facebook, Twitter and...
General, Parenting
Admittedly, it’s one of those topics we never want to discuss – Cancer. It’s a terrible, sometimes deadly class of diseases that not only affects the person who has it, but also those that are closest to them. Discussing the topic of cancer is never...
General, Wellness
In 1990 the United States Congress established Mental Illness Awareness Week, also known as Mental Health Awareness Week. The idea behind this was to increase awareness of mental illness, and to educate the public about mental health. It takes place the first full...
