CHANGE STARTS WITH AWARENESS Change is a part of being human. Our relationships change. Our families change. Our bodies change. Our needs change. Even the way we see ourselves can change over time. Sometimes we notice change because something feels uncomfortable. Other times, we may not notice it until we realize we are responding to life differently than we used to. We often feel pressure to immediately do something about change. Fix it. Resist it. Figure it out. Move on. But sometimes the...

IT'S OK TO TALK ABOUT HARD THINGS We’re often taught to talk about the good things. How was your day? What are you looking forward to? What’s going well? But what happens when things aren’t going well? Sometimes we convince ourselves that we should be able to handle it. We tell ourselves it’s not *that* bad, someone else has it worse, or we’ll deal with it when things calm down. So we keep it to ourselves. We change the subject. We say, “I’m fine.” We keep showing up, taking care of everyone...

BACK TO SCHOOL ISN'T JUST FOR KIDS As summer winds down, many people begin preparing for a new school year. While this season often focuses on students, it can also bring stress to parents, caregivers, teachers, and even adults without children. New routines, changing schedules, financial pressures, and increased responsibilities can leave many feeling overwhelmed before the school year even begins. As you transition into a new season, remember that perfection isn't the goal. Small moments of...