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“Our child is 4 years old and doesn’t understand much about Halloween. My husband and I talked about it and decided we are not going to celebrate the holiday. Surprisingly, my friends are giving me a hard time about our decision. For many reasons, including some experiences in our lives that were dark, we don’t…

Blame is everywhere—in politics, in the workplace, on social media, and even in our closest relationships. It’s become such a normal part of life that we often don’t even notice how quickly we point the finger. But here’s the truth: blame is toxic. It erodes trust, damages relationships, and keeps us stuck instead of moving…

Have you ever heard someone say, “You’re just like your mother” or “You did better than so-and-so”? Whether we admit it or not, comparisons surround us—and we join in all the time. We compare how we look, how we perform at work, how we parent, even how we worship. The pull is strong. But here’s…

In August, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a law requiring mental health screenings for all public-school students in grades three through twelve. At first glance, this may sound like a good idea—after all, who wouldn’t want to identify a child who is depressed and in need of support? But is mandating school-based screenings really the…
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