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What comes to mind when you flick on a light switch? It may be your need for the comfort of the instantaneous glow or the fear that your eyes are not prepared to be flooded by the sudden radiance. Still, it may be a mental…

In my last post, I wrote about some of my feelings and fears in my early years of parenting. Even though my children are grown and on their own, I have 5 grandchildren and still spend a lot of time thinking about and reading about…

There is an alarming statistic in America that shows the attempted suicide rate and suicide ideation among LGBTQ youth is significantly higher than that of the general population of the same age. While it is difficult to pull exact numbers because of the oftentimes secrecy…

What’s For Dinner? Even with a two-week delay due to Hurricane Harvey, the 2017-2018 academic year is officially back in full swing. With after-school activities, sports, homework, and traffic, the boxes on our calendars have quickly filled to overflowing. And although the breakfast dishes may…

Even in the best of circumstances, divorces involving children are difficult. The biggest challenges include keeping the children out of the fray, allowing them to be heard although not in control, and maintaining a good relationship with both them and the other parent after the…

The first time I sat down with Juli Hall I was immediately struck by her calm soothing presence. I admit to having a small case of the nerves leading up to our meeting. Not only is this woman the Communication Program Director for a worldwide…