“Have you given Banjo his breathing treatment?” my daughters ask. No one wants to miss it. Everyone gathers ‘round. Seven…
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Not Made for Classrooms & Cubicles: Wanderers, the World Needs You Now
“So young to be the words of your own song I know the rage in you is strong Write a…
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When Nothing’s “Wrong,” But the Pain is Real: A Cure for Caring ‘Til It Hurts
“We have not been directly exposed to the trauma scene, but we hear the story told with such intensity, or…
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The Silent Art of Picking Your Heart Up Off the Floor
“Breathe in, breathe out, Move on and break down, If everyone goes away, I will stay.” –Mat Kearney My daughters…
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Am I Invisible? The Pain-Relieving Response to Being Rejected or Excluded
My eleven-year-old daughter started a new extracurricular activity a few weeks ago. We’re still learning the ropes and aren’t quite sure…
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What I Say Out Loud to Bring Instant Understanding & Anxiety Relief
Swim team practice has not been going well since my 11-year-old daughter had extensive oral surgery about a month ago….
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