April is Autism Awareness Month. As the parent of a child with autism, I’ve learned that I can focus on the things that are hard or embrace the lessons along the way. Every autism journey is different, and this approach is undeniably easier when your child (like mine) has high-functioning autism. Here are a few […]
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I live in Asheville, NC. Yeah… that Asheville. The tourist town in the Blue Ridge mountains was devastated by Hurricane Helene at the end of September. In my neighborhood, thanks to the ravaging floodwaters, the final toll is 21 houses swept away. A cataclysmic event like this one is difficult enough for adults to process.
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For the last five years, studies focused on tweens and teens reflect consistent growth in struggles with anxiety for young people. Many of the studies focus on the United States, but some global studies indicate that this is a worldwide trend. Possible reasons vary: social media use, climate change, COVID-19, gun violence, etc. The list
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Are you worried about long waits at the airport, restless children, jetlag, and stress? Family yoga could make the journey a lot more enjoyable.
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Trigger warning: this post offers a global, multicultural perspective on loss and miscarriage, an experience that’s deeply personal and yet, universal. This post shares the author’s personal experience and is the second post in a two-part mini-series. If you are currently struggling with loss, please make use of the resources shared here and in the
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