How to Talk to Kids about Shootings and Other Acts of Violence
As recently as the afternoon of Halloween this year, there was another senseless act of violence in Manhattan, New York – “A man in a rented truck slammed into people on a pedestrian and bicycle path in New York City on Tuesday afternoon, killing several people and...
Recovering from Hurricane Irma, Harvey, or Other Natural Disasters
Whenever a natural disaster strikes in, life comes to a standstill, leaving a plethora of people homeless, shattered, or at the very least devastated. The aftermath of a storm can bring a city, even an entire country to it’s knees. As we’ve seen with...
Eliminate Summer Camp Anxiety with These Tips
One of the most exciting things about summer is the variety of summer camps available to kids. At least in our local area of Tampa, Fla. there are camps for everything from how to be a zookeeper to how to start acting in plays on a Broadway style stage. For some...
Month of the Military Child – Handling Closeness During Deployment
For military families, few things are as difficult as leaving our children at home while on deployment. As April was the Month of the Military Child, I wanted to address something that is often on the minds of members of the military – handling closeness during...