It’s been over 10 months since the world was thrown into a global pandemic the likes of which we haven’t...

Talking to your kids about “MOMO”
Navigating the Scary Online World What it is MOMO. MOMO is a character of Japanese origin (also called “mother...

The Experience of Awe and How It Changes Us
When was the last time you were in awe of something? I mean, really taken over by the magnitude of...

Is Forgiveness Always Good?
The English poet Alexander Pope once wrote, “To err is human, to forgive, divine.” Indeed, forgiveness is an indispensable part...

The Reluctant Caregiver
My name is Lida Caraway and I am one the therapists at that The Shepherd’s Staff Counseling Center. As I...

Suicide and Generation X
Why are so many people of my generation killing themselves? I began writing this blog in May after hearing about...

Five Ways To Prepare Your Toddler
Welcome back to our series on toddlerhood. Today’s blog will focus on five ways to PREPARE our little ones for...

Five Ways To Protect Your Toddler
I hope you are finding this series of toddlerhood blogs helpful. In previous blogs we have covered the importance of...

Five Ways To Correct Your Toddler
Today’s topic is five ways to CORRECT your toddler. If you have not yet seen part one of this series,...