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The late comedian George Burns often said, “happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.” Ha! Keeping a good sense of humor can be an asset as we approach the holidays, a time ... [Read More]

Fear of the unknown is difficult in any situation, but in adoption it is a lifelong fear. Larry and Jennifer have experienced this fear in many aspects along their adoption journey.  The couple has adopted two boys ... [Read More]

Knowing the difference between bullying and conflict can help you detect whether or not your child is being bullied. Conflict is a part of everyday life. Learning to handle conflict is an important social skill for children to ... [Read More]

An increased level of anxiety when taking a test is normal in students and can sometimes even motivate students to prepare and do well on a test. However, some students experience a high level of anxiety when ... [Read More]

Navigating school can be challenging at times for children, but it can also be a difficult time for parents. Have you ever had frustrating conversations with teachers or administration and felt like you were not being heard? ... [Read More]

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]

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]

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]

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]