Going Away to College: The Next Big Step in Your Child’s Life

If your teen is going away to college and leaving the nest for the first time, he or she is probably thrilled…and a little nervous! Not as nervous as you are of course, but still, the freshmen year of college is a huge life change/stage. There are so many things going through your teen’s mind […]

Behavior Problems in Children: What Are Some Signs?

Children may not always be able to tell us when something is wrong, so it is up to us as parents, caregivers and family members to notice when there is trouble with the little ones. Anxiety and anger can present themselves in children in interesting ways. And while sometimes all a child needs is a […]

Family and Holidays

The holidays are not always so jolly when family comes to town. Yet the myth is that everything is supposed to be merry and bright, which creates a lot of pressure for those of us with tough family relationships. In your mind you’re thinking, “Why isn’t my holiday perfect? Why is getting along with family […]

Mental Health Awareness Starts With You!

It’s not taboo to discuss our physical health but when it comes to our emotional health, people often clam up. In the older generations issues like depression and Social Anxiety Disorder were seen as weaknesses, but thankfully the times are changing and people are speaking out about Mental Health Awareness. Still though, there are people […]

National Bullying Prevention Month: Schools & Families Come Together

Preventing cyber bulling and teasing starts not only at home, but also at the schools. Most bullying happens outside of the home. In fact, according to the National Education Association, more than 160,000 kids miss school out of fear of being teased or bullied, so it’s essential that parents and schools come together to talk […]

Can you help return this Daddy Doll to its rightful kid owner?

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WIS) – Posted: Jul 22, 2015 9:47 AM EST Updated: Jul 22, 2015 10:38 AM EST By Jason Old There’s very likely a little boy or girl out there who is very sad. His or her mommy or daddy is probably away on deployment and the doll given to help fill the void while […]

First Day of School Jitters

Backpack full of school supplies? Check. Wholesome, nutritious lunch packed? Check. Fabulous first day of school outfit? Check. Everything is in order the morning before the first bell of the school year rings. And then it hits—the first day jitters. We’ve all experienced it. Whether it’s the first day of preschool / kindergarten or going […]

Soldiers home in time for Mother’s Day

Few Children get to experience real magic, but that’s exactly what happened on Tuesday, April 28, to a shy, blonde five-year-old named Addison Woodburn. That day she found her mother inside a magic box and realized her father had been the helper bear all along. Serving in the Louisiana Army National Guard with the 528th […]

Thank You to Our Veterans & Active Military Members

We would like to take a moment and thank the members of our armed forces and their families for their sacrifice. Yes, we realize it is not only the soldiers who sacrifice greatly, but their loved ones, as well. Being far away from your loved ones creates added stress and worry, and we want to […]

Operation Give a Hug

Have you ever just needed a hug? A real hug – thoroughly reciprocated and so powerful that you’re lifted off the ground and swayed side to side? Kids who miss their daddies are in need of a hug, and it’s no coincidence that this simple gesture is the very first thing exchanged between returning service […]