Thoughts and imagery for a muddy Mental Health Awareness month.

Our children’s vision changes as they grow, both literally and figuratively.

Working in healthcare offers an appreciation of the authentic human journey.

Two lessons from a grandfather’s life well lived.

Changing the trajectory of hate and division, one child at a time.

To the person who caught my father-in-law when he collapsed at Kroger on March 23 at Kroger in Humble, Texas:

Finding comfort in nature as children grow and family traditions change.

To all the teachers and village members who make a difference — one book report at a time.

Each child is born into a different family, with parents in a unique stage of parental development.

Life is like a punching bag sometimes, so take care of each other out there.

Know when to pull your kids closer, and know when to walk away

If we have done our jobs as parents, our kids will choose their own paths.

And that’s what makes parenting so hard.

Remember that anxiety is contagious when you’re helping your child through a stressful situation.

To help with the world's big problems, start at home with your parenting.

Ten Lessons Learned in Pandemic Parenting

Moving away from the good and bad of 2020 and toward a fresh start in 2021.

Getting vaccinated for COVID brings a lot of emotions to the surface for healthcare workers.

Believe it or not, you will grieve when your Elf on the Shelf retires.