America Is Far From Smoke Free…

Sitting down to write this December blog was more difficult than anticipated. Even though it is officially the holiday season and tons of topics are relevant to this time of the year, it was overwhelming to pick just one subject for this month. As I explored the past...

Pregnancy…Making It Last 40 Weeks

Today we are going to start our discussion by painting a picture with our minds. Envision the sights, sounds, and even smells of this description and drift into the shoes of this couple that is about to be described. It’s the beginning of November, the air that once...

When Toxic Stress is Rooted in Domestic Violence

October is often associated with fun fall activities. Those who celebrate Halloween will fill their front porches with decorative pumpkins, while others will head to the nearest apple orchard to pick the fresh fall fruit. The sports fans will cheer on their favorite...

Fall Season Means Flu Season

As summer comes to an end, fall quickly approaches. Many people await the season with excitement as the leaves begin to change and the temperatures slowly drop. Despite the refreshing changes the season brings about, it also comes with lots of sneezing, sniffling, and...

Supporting Homeless Families and Children

“As Ben and his mom walked to a store, they saw a woman sitting on the sidewalk with a young child hugging her.  The woman had a box of candies and a container for money in front of them. As soon as Ben realized he could help the family, he turned to his mom and...