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It’s that time of year; the long awaited holiday season is upon us and has been flashing its colors in stores since November 1. The holidays are meant to be a time of joy and celebration, but ... [Read More]

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]