By Katie McCallum | Houston Methodist As stay-at-home orders continue to be established and extended throughout the country and the coming weeks, connecting with family and friends probably looks quite a bit different these days. While nothing can truly replace the in-person hugs, hello’s, high-fives and happy moments, here… The post 9 Tools to […] More
By Dr. Sandy Gluckman | Contributor You are a loving, thoughtful, and responsible parent. You totally adore your kids! They are your life! There is nothing you would not do to keep them safe and happy, but life can be chaotic, and it’s no wonder than so many moms… The post How Parents Can […] More
By Amy Ridings and Ruth Guerreiro | Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support While many of us are currently practicing social distancing and staying inside our homes, victims of domestic violence who are trapped with abusers don’t have the luxury of feeling safe. At Genesis, one of the most critical… The post Safety Planning if […] More
By Katie McCallum | Houston Methodist April 7, 2020 – To wear a mask or not to wear a mask? This question has been up for debate since the beginning of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In the early days of the pandemic, public health experts asked healthy people to avoid wearing… The post Coronavirus & Masks: […] More
By Stephanie Avery | Contributor Just three months after the coronavirus (COVID-19) began making headlines, the world is experiencing an emergency that is multi-layered and unprecedented. The pandemic is heavy on the hearts and minds of Americans, and many uncertainties still lie ahead. School districts throughout Texas have shut… The post Coronavirus Anxiety: Taking […] More
By Sheryl Pidgeon | Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Like you, I am struggling to comprehend the enormity of the Coronavirus pandemic. I keep using the word “surreal” to describe my feelings. But it is all too real. The closure of colleges, professional sports, concerts and events around the country has opened… The post Huddling Together 6 […] More
By Colleen Benzin | Managing Director, Apparent Insurance So many things about our lives right now aren’t “normal,” and we’re all learning how to adjust. But social distancing also offers us opportunities to build new skills and focus our attention on a handful of activities—and one is teaching your teen… The post Social Distancing—Now’s the […] More
By Dr. Melanie Ross Mills | Contributor How are we to stay positive during these trying times? Each day offers a new set of challenges whether it’s circumstantial, physical, emotional. We hear of people becoming deathly ill due to the Coronavirus. Our hearts hurt for those who’ve been laid off… The post A Day in […] More
