I will move into 2021 knowing that I’m better than I was this time last year. Because when I look back on 2020, I’m struck with deep gratitude. Read More

The unique blessing of being a foster family means you have the opportunity to create new traditions together by listening to your foster child and considering what would make the… Read More

For a lot of families, the Covid-19 pandemic has changed our lives in ways we’ll never forget. And, for some of us, it’s taken a hard toll on our bank… Read More

Sometimes shifts in behavior are clear as day; other times they’re more subtle. We can rail against these changes. We can check out. We can pretend they aren’t happening and… Read More

As a parent, don’t put too much pressure on yourself to find that perfect job for your teen. Just be willing to have a conversation with them, make sure you… Read More

We believe it is wrong for any individual or group to treat another individual or group as if they are inferior because of their ethnic origin or skin color. We… Read More

There is no “right” or “wrong” way to cope with suicide loss, but the tips below may help you or your child navigate through this tragedy. Read More

As adults, we all handle grief very differently, now imagine trying to handle it as a kid. Each child has their own way, their own pace, their own process. Read More

Siblings, in particular, have a hard time coping with the loss of a brother or sister, so much so that grieving siblings are sometimes referred to as “forgotten mourners” because… Read More

As she gets older and moves from one phase to the next, my influence in her life will inevitably decrease. But it doesn’t have to go away. Read More