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Practical Tips For Helping Kids Feel Grateful This Thanksgiving

November 24, 2020

With 2020 has come much disappointment. This is especially true for children who don’t understand the decisions adults are making in response to everything going on in the world today. Many times kids overhear their parents complaining about the decisions...Continued

Healthy Reasons Why It’s Good To Be A Father

November 17, 2020

By Brittany Paladino

When men think of fatherhood, they may think of sleepless nights with a crying baby and stress over being a good provider. While either one of the things they think about before fatherhood may be a reality, most men do...Continued

Having Compassion On Members Of The Adoption Triad

November 9, 2020

By Brittany Paladino

You may or may not be aware that November is National Adoption Awareness Month. This the time when the social media platforms are filled with hashtags like #AdoptionRocks and #FamilyThroughAdoption, or things like that. Most of us know someone who...Continued

Creative Ways To Encourage Learning And Have Fun Indoors With Your Kids

November 3, 2020

By Brittany Paladino

The COVID restrictions have left many parents with only outdoor activities to engage in learning, play, and social interaction for kids. For kids that started the school year doing school remotely, they could at least get outside periodically throughout the...Continued

Practical Ways You Can Help A Pregnancy Resource Center Today

October 27, 2020

By Brittany Paladino

There are plenty of people out there who identify themselves as a pro-lifer. They have been storming the Internet clamoring for all things Pro-Life. The noise makes you believe there is more being done to help women who face unplanned...Continued

How A Parent Can Find Peace In A World Gone Mad

October 20, 2020

By Brittany Paladino

Trying to find a moment of quiet comes at a premium these days. No matter where we turn, there are people warring over the things of the day. The Internet and the public squares are all squawking about this thing...Continued

Why We Need To Talk About Pregnancy Loss In All Forms

October 12, 2020

By Brittany Paladino

National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month is in October. This is a time to solemnly remember the women and their children affected by the loss of a pregnancy or an infant. Everyone knows someone who has had a miscarriage...Continued

3 Reasons Why It Is Hard To Ask For Help

October 5, 2020

By Brittany Paladino

If you struggle with asking for help, take heart that you are not alone. Even people who are in the helping business, like therapists and the like, all have trouble seeking help. There is something in our human psyche that...Continued

Why Mothers Shouldn’t Compare Themselves To Wonder Woman

September 28, 2020

By Brittany Paladino

There are plenty of memes out there about moms and superheroes. Indeed, moms do a lot for their kids. But trying to live up to an expectation of a superhero like Wonder Woman isn’t going to do you any favors,...Continued

Who Are The People At Your Neighborhood Pregnancy Resource Center?

September 21, 2020

By Brittany Paladino

Whether you knew it or not, there is a national holiday to celebrate all the good neighbors we have in our neighborhoods. September 28th, 2020 is National Good Neighbor Day. We think there is plenty of cause for celebration. There...Continued