Part I – Current Opioid Crisis

A face on the issue What the….? Half of the pain pills for Kathy’s broken ankle are missing, along with $60 dollars from her purse. Her only visitor today was Robin, who “just wanted to check in and see how you are doing.” And what an odd visit it was—Robin seemed...

Helping Your Child With Homework

At this point, most children have started the new school year, and back-to-school also means back-to-homework.   One of the things that parents can do to make homework go more   smoothly is to establish a clear routine. During the summer it is very easy...

AHHHRRG!… Learning to Manage Your Stress

If you are feeling stressed out these days, you are not alone. Trying to manage the demands of daily life – job, finances, parenting, etc. – can be very difficult. Although stress is a natural part of life, there are times when we can start to feel overwhelmed...

Here Comes Kindergarten

Is your child headed off to kindergarten this year?  If so, this can be an exciting time for both parents and children, but it can be a stressful time as well.  Some children, particularly those who have never attended child care or preschool, may feel...