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A young girl with blonde braids and a backpack holds her mother's hand and looks up at her with a smiling, adoring expression as they stand outside a building on a sunny day.
If you’ve ever felt like your emotional tank is running dry, you’re not alone.  The good news is there are ways to fix that weary drain before it drags you down. We don’t have to be “everything to everyone.” Teacher, nurse, chef, maid, f…
Seen from behind, a young girl with a long braid, wearing a denim jumper and carrying a pink backpack, stands at the entrance of a bright, modern classroom. In the blurred background, other children are seated and interacting at tables.
Time to go back to school! Many kids are energized by the possibility of going back to school, but others may be anxious about the unknown. A new teacher, a new school, or going to school for the first time can shake even the most resilient child…
A smiling father sits outdoors in a chair, laughing as he playfully holds his young son and daughter in his lap. The children are also laughing, sharing a happy family moment.
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about parenting with anxiety. As Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day was recognized on May 5, I wanted to look at parenting an anxious child. My daughter is still very young but already has a strong personalit…
A young girl with long, curly hair draws on a chalkboard easel in a sunlit living room. Her father sits on the floor next to her, watching with a warm, proud smile.
My 3-year-old daughter was a difficult baby, at best. She was colicky, didn’t sleep through the night until she was 13 months old, and was incredibly “spirited.” During the first 18 months of her life, my anxiety was through the roof. Over the y…
A soldier in a camouflage uniform is seen from behind, holding a young boy who is hugging him tightly. The boy has an expression of pure joy and is laughing while holding a small American flag.
There we were, coming into the black-sanded beach of Iwo Jima. Bullets whiz by and explosions go off all around us. Were you scared, Grandpa? Of course I was scared. Before we got into our boat, the Captain said that there might not be any i…
An overhead, flat-lay view of a person's hands holding a smartphone to take a photo of a colorful and healthy meal spread out on a table. The phone's screen is visible, showing the picture of various salads and crackers being captured.
March is National Nutrition Month – a great time to check in with yourself and your family about the importance of healthy eating habits. My teenage daughter, who is a competitive softball player and exercise fanatic, is in great shape; so when…
Seen from behind, a diverse group of young elementary school children wearing colorful backpacks run down an open-air school hallway.
In most stores, beach towels and sunscreen are being replaced with backpacks and notebooks. Somehow, the first day of school is just around the corner! Many kids are energized by the possibility of back to school, but others are anxious about the u…
A diverse group of elementary-aged children sit together on the grass in a sunlit park, laughing and interacting with great excitement.
Back to school can be a time of excitement as well as stress. Here are a few ways to start this new year off right: Wrap up the summer – Have your child help plan one final barbeque or picnic with friends and family. Share your favorite su…
There are few jobs on the planet more difficult than parenting. It is an everyday effort and the goalposts for success are always shifting. In any circumstance, this would be a challenge, but add on the last few tumultuous years and, at times, it c…

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