By Veronica Sites Has a pandemic and exhausting election year got you stressed or fatigued? In early spring it was called Zoom fatigue, today some have coined the term post-election fatigue. The common denominator is weariness and perhaps varying levels of fatigue that, if we take time to consider outcomes, we may just do things a … [Read more...]
2 Ways To Help A Grieving Child Through The Holidays
Dealing with grief is hard enough, and as holidays approach, perhaps the harsh reality of being the surviving caregiver responsible for the children who are also grieving has complicated your grief considering the holiday season. Here are two tips and practical suggestions for you to help navigate the holidays. Enlist a support system … [Read more...]
Life Lessons From Kindergarten
First Day of School What did you learn the first day of school? I remember a few impressionable lessons about my first day of kindergarten. At my age, that may seem remarkable, but some things make their mark on our lives. Today I reflect on those impressions with great appreciation for growth in wisdom and the result of it in my relationship … [Read more...]
Public Health Concern -Suicide
Is teen suicide going up? In 2011 a reported 4822 preventable deaths occurred by youth between the ages of 15 -24. Many ask why and reasonably so, human nature began answers? These are are the future, the hope of many and when one is lost, it is earth-shattering to everyone and even those that did not know the precious child personally. … [Read more...]
The Cost of Conflict
Have you ever completely “lost it” in an argument? You are not alone; however, it is important to understand the health of escalated tempers and how it can impact longevity and your quality of life. It is no secret that anger is an explosive emotion. It has physical impacts and can lead to regrettable actions, words and severed ties. As a general … [Read more...]
