Fathers are needed to raise children. Their presence shapes a child for adulthood and sets the stage for adult relationships. Here’s why: Fathers who have good relationships with mothers spend more time with their children. They bring psychological and emotional health to their children in different ways than mothers. For example, fathers tend to push…

No one likes to feel out of control or vulnerable. In a moment, our lives can change through no action of our own. Things happen. And this year, a virus happened and so much changed. For some, this meant facing death. Prior to the virus, most of us have personal stories of loss and suffering.…

What happens when social institutions like schools and colleges, restaurants, gyms and churches close? We are home and isolated, impacting our mental health. Some groups suffer more than others. Calls to mental health hotlines are on the rise. iGen and Millennials are being hit hard. Many have lost they jobs and have little financial fallback.…

Happy Mother’s Day! This year’s celebration will look quite different for most families across the country. In my state, we are still under the stay at home order so there will be no family or friends gathering to celebrate. Yes, we have social media platforms, but those are not the same as being able to…

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