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    How Parents Can Help Their Children Stress Less

    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

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    Safety Planning if You’re Trapped at Home

    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

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    Coronavirus & Masks: What You Need to Know

    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

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    Coronavirus Anxiety: Taking Care of Your Mental Health During a Pandemic

    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

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    Classic Baked Cheesecake

    Ingredients: Crust 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (9 to 10 whole graham crackers, crushed) 1/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup melted butter 1/8 teaspoon salt Filling 2 cups cream cheese, at room temperature 2 large eggs, at room temperature 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Make the […] More

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    Huddling Together 6 Feet Apart

    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

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    Social Distancing—Now’s the Time to Teach Your Teen to Drive

    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