By Alicia Slaton, LSW – April 27, 2021 – Being a new mom brings a wide range of emotions, whether you’re a first-time mom or a seasoned veteran. New babies pose new challenges and worries. If you plan to be a working mom, whether you decide to stay home for 6 weeks or 3 months, […]
By Mary Haas, LSW – April 22, 2021 – Whether we like it or not, we are constant role models to our kids. Our children are always watching our actions and listening to our words. What a high pressure job to have! There are times when we are not the best parents, but this is […]
By Amber Russell, LCSW – April 15, 2021 – As a parent, I have recently been thinking about at what age it is appropriate and acceptable to leave your child home alone. I’ve often considered it when I need to run errands for a couple hours. My son is 9 years old. I have asked […]
By Keisha Jackson, MSW – April 7, 2021 – One of the most important things we can do for ourselves is ensure we are taking good care of our body, mind, and soul each and every day. Self-care is a habit we need to develop and use daily, not just when we are sick or […]
By Lori Powell, LCSW – March 31, 2021 – In 1980 I was a five-year-old attending kindergarten in Evansville, Indiana. It was the year of the infamously destructive June 8th storm that brought hurricane force winds to my hometown, and it was the first time I remember having to cope with the world around me […]
By Mary Ruth Branstetter, LCSW, LCAC, RPT – March 24, 2021 – A common problem many of us experience is an inability or unwillingness to appropriately address our powerful emotions. Most of us want an outlet where we can express our feelings, but sometimes it can be a struggle to find someone who will truly […]