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Lots of animals hibernate in the fall and winter. Bears. Bats. Bees. Snakes. Skunks. Snails. And many more. But not the human animal. The human animal trudges obstinately on through this annual time of shortening days and dropping temperatures, trying to pretend as if nothing in its operating environment has significantly changed. But as the […]

Children are precious gifts. Parents go to extreme lengths to protect and take care of their children. However, at times, parents’ life circumstances prevent them from being able to provide a safe and nurturing environment for their children. As a result, some children may end up in foster care. Although foster care cannot replace biological […]

When we’re struggling physically, we go to the doctor, no questions asked. It’s the obvious thing to do. Yet when we’re struggling mentally, we may hesitate to see a mental health professional. We might feel sheepish about it, or might not know exactly where to start. We may worry that we can’t afford it. But […]

Pressure makes diamonds, so the old saying goes, and it certainly can. In the world of sports, it can create sparkling young men who confidently take the field, hit the court, score touchdowns, and sink baskets. Young men who seem to thrive on the pressures of the game. But those same pressures can also take […]

Social media has become an integral part of teenage life. This will not come as news to anyone who’s the parent of a teenager. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat dominate the daily routines of many adolescents, shaping how they communicate, express themselves, and view the world. Recent studies report that more than 90% of […]

If you’re of a certain age, you probably recall the days when talking openly about, or acting openly on, mental health challenges was heavily stigmatized. You might be seen as weak, or worse, crazy. Thankfully, the culture has changed for the better. The world is waking up to the fact that mental health is as […]