Holiday Hype and Actual Christmas
When things go counter to what you want or expect, just inhale slowly and don’t take it to heart.
Foster Care
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Building Resilient Tennesseans
Resilience can be defined as the action and outcome of successfully dealing with and adapting to difficult life experiences.
Getting What You Want From Your Money
Our oldest son thought that just because we had checks in the checkbook, we had money.
Different Levels of Friendship
Humans are designed to want to fit in, to belong somewhere, and to have people care about them.
A Different View of Boundaries
What is it about boundaries that often causes friction or discomfort in daily life?
Coping with Stress
When it came time to apply to colleges and take the ACT, I found myself battling anxiety as I began to prepare myself for the next chapter of my education.
Before Disaster Strikes, Be Prepared!
Dangerous weather can appear suddenly, so you need to have a plan.
Crying, Core Memories, and Children in Care
When children from hard places forget their “core memories,” they forget a bit of themselves.
Learning to Say “No”
It’s more important to be able to stand up for yourself and your time than to always bend to other people’s will.
Back to School for Foster Children
It makes sense that most children in custody will be extremely nervous upon starting a new school year, particularly if they must change schools.