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As summer ends and a new school year approaches, it is important that parents make positive changes within the family routine to ensure that their children start school on a positive note. Here are some simple skills ... [Read More]

A new mother knew something didn’t feel right, but didn’t know it was postpartum depression. For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to be a mom,” says Missy Nichols of Columbia, MO. When she and ... [Read More]

Missouri is no stranger to heat. Knowing how to care for yourself when the thermometer starts to rise is important. In case you are new to the area or need a reminder, here are a few tips ... [Read More]

With each passing week of summer, for sale signs seem to pop up more and more in area neighborhoods. With the excitement of a new home, comes the stress of moving. This stress isn’t just felt by ... [Read More]

A mother of two small children recently made a 14-hour journey from Missouri to the magical world of Disney.  How, you may ask yourself, was she able to help her children avoid having meltdowns from being strapped in a car seat for ... [Read More]

What’s your giving plan? For decades, Lutheran Family and Children’s Services has benefited from the generosity of people who remembered this important organization in their estate planning. Such support is extremely important to us because it sustains vital programs ... [Read More]

Rachel was pregnant with her first daughter.  She was out of work, living in a remote area, and traveling over an hour for her prenatal care and other appointments.  Enduring domestic abuse at the hands of her boyfriend, Rachel felt scared, depressed and ... [Read More]

Maranda stood in the kitchen washing dishes. She was thinking about what to make for dinner and the hundred other things on her to do list while her kids played quietly in the next room. The calm moment didn’t ... [Read More]

My life was going great! After working hard for years, I finally got a good job. It paid well above minimum wage and even offered health benefits and vacation. I also started back to school to earn a degree in ... [Read More]

Pregnancy and parenting can be a challenge for even experienced parents. Knowing the truth may ease your mind. If you, or someone you know, needs help managing during pregnancy or while parenting, LFCS may be able to ... [Read More]

Depression is the most common mental health problem in the United States, affecting more than 17 million people each year. You may be aware of how depression affects adults and may even know someone that has suffered ... [Read More]

What if I told you that we could put an end to the foster care crisis today? Think about that. What if in a matter of months we could get EVERY foster child in the United States ... [Read More]