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Our “on-demand” society has conditioned us to think that everything we want in life should happen quickly.  We have access to food, entertainment and communication with others almost as soon as we think of it.  When it ... [Read More]

Why I Foster? For me, it is all about the bedtime routine. It brings me to literal tears thinking about kids going to bed at night without anyone kissing their forehead, tucking them in a cozy, warm ... [Read More]

Let me start by saying that my husband and I didn’t make our decision to adopt lightly. After years of struggling with unknown infertility and four failed invitro procedures, we thought we had to close that chapter ... [Read More]

Are you pregnant or parenting a child under 1 year? Did you know you can receive free texts on parenting and child development topics through your pregnancy and up to the baby’s first birthday? Text4baby makes it ... [Read More]

With the holidays quickly approaching, there has never been a better time to begin to practice self-care. Self-care is a preventative measure that helps individuals deal with daily life stressors before becoming overwhelmed. It is useful to ... [Read More]

What do your kids do after school each day? More than 26 percent of school-age children are on their own after school, according to the Afterschool Alliance. The hours between 3-6pm are reported as the peak times for juvenile ... [Read More]

By Glenna Weis, PhD & Peter Jaberg, PhD Childhood obesity is a national problem as illustrated by 9 million children who were overweight as of 2010. Although there are many associated physical ailments, emotional aspects are often ... [Read More]

It’s important that anyone interested in becoming a foster parent understand their role. Remember My Story: Removed Part 2 provides a great example of what it means to be a foster parent and the impact you can ... [Read More]

ReMoved tells the story of a young girl as she navigates her way through the foster care system after being removed from her home and separated from her younger brother. Intended as a training tool for those working in ... [Read More]

Getting back into the swing of school schedules can be an adjustment. Here are a few tips on how to make the best of the transition: Prepare the night before or over the weekend. Get adequate sleep. ... [Read More]

National Suicide Prevention Week – September 5 – 11, 2016 According to Communities Healing Adolescent Depression and Suicide (CHADS) Coalition, more children die from suicide in the 15-19 age group than from the top 6 medical causes ... [Read More]

As another school year begins, you may have questions about your child’s education and performance in the classroom. Here is a look at IEPs and 504 Plans to help you better understand their purpose and benefits if your ... [Read More]