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Practice self-compassion when you make a mistake

Forgetting your phone is in your back pocket and dropping it in the toilet. Running over a curb and popping a tire. Locking your keys inside...

It's OK to grieve the loss of an animal family member

I've heard other parents try and commandeer the terms "Mom" and "Dad," acting like pet parents don't deserve the...

Postpartum changes aren't easy for anyone

Whether you believe in God or the Big Bang Theory, we can all agree that reproduction is necessary for the continuation of the h...

How re-watching movies and TV shows helps those with anxiety

As a kid, I used to find comfort in re-watching movies and TV shows. I've lost count of the times I've watched "The Little Merm...

Remember to avoid overeating on Thanksgiving

I’m not going to say you should try to be healthy on Thanksgiving, because screw that! This is definitely a day to wear pants with an elasti...

If you are part of the LGBTQ+ community, know that you're not alone

Attending a Catholic high school, none of my classmates publicly came out as part of the LGBTQ+ community until after graduation.  I saw, fi...

Mental Health Spotlight: Local businesswoman encourages others to believe in themselves

You can do it. You are loved. Know your worth. You are a bad ass. It’s ok to not be ok. Nothing is impossible.  Doesn’t it give you warm fuz...