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Creating and maintaining healthy boundaries, with ourselves and others, is essential to healthy living. “Setting boundaries is not about keeping people away, rather it is a powerful act of self-care.” – Michelle Maros With major tragedies and out of control events in the past couple of years, relationships with others and ourselves have been explored […]

Boundaries provide numerous benefits that enrich our lives and the lives of others. There are myths claiming that those who set boundaries will either disappoint others or they are “selfish.” However, setting boundaries is the opposite. Boundaries provide numerous benefits that enrich our lives and the lives of others. That imaginary clear line (boundaries) between

What FAMILY can bring into your life and why it is so important… Mother Teresa said it best, “If you want to bring happiness to the whole world, go home and love your family.” All families are unique. In today’s world, we can get so wrapped up on materialistic items, money, success, family, and popularity

Be a Voice for the Silenced. Be the Change. TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE, ONE LIFE AT A TIME! “We owe our children…a life free of violence and fear.” — Nelson Mandela. From an Amazing and Inspirational Survivor, “I am a victim of rape and child molestation. I was 13 years old when the

Mental health is an important part of children and teen’s overall health and well-being. Learn how to CONNECT with your Teen as a CONSCIOUS PARENT. Dear Parent of a Teen, As the mother of a 15-year-old boy, I personally know the challenge of connecting at a deeper level with teens. For some of us, it’s

Suicide Loss Survivor Testimony “On September 5, 2018, I lost my boyfriend and the man I loved to suicide; he was 25 years old. I never would have thought something like that would happen to us. I never saw it coming and afterwards I was left trying to pick up the broken pieces of my

Back-to-School tips to help your child/teen prepare for returning to school. Summer is almost over and soon children will return to school. Some children and teens are excited about returning to school, starting a new school year. Others exhibit increased anxiety related to returning to school. All children and teens can respond differently to returning

“Love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.” ~Kahil Gibran Military family members are our neighbors, teachers, nurses, coworkers, and friends. They exhibit courage, strength, and sacrifice. Yes, there can be similarities between civilian and military families, but there are also significant differences. Growing up in a military family can bring challenges

EnSpiring Mental Health during a Pandemic Research shows that while one in five adults and 17% of youth will experience a mental illness in their lifetime, everyone will actually face challenges in their life that impact their mental health—even if they are not experiencing a full-blown mental illness. But contrary to popular belief, you do

“Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.” Robin Williams I got home at 1 am this morning, was in bed around 1:45 am from a weekend competition with my daughter and was up again at 6 am. I thought to myself, “why didn’t you take the day off,