In 1983, during the Presidency of Ronald Reagan, April was set aside as National Child Abuse Awareness month as a way of raising awareness for the issues of child abuse in America. The Blue Ribbon that’s associated with child abuse (much as pink ribbons are associated with breast cancer) was first established in 1989, yet…
Balloons glided around aimlessly on the floor during Kenny’s seventh birthday party. A cake, covered in thick chocolate icing, was centered on a table littered with dinosaur napkins and pointed hats. A small boy bounced up and down, beaming with pride after blowing out every single candle. Tears of joy streamed down his mother’s face. Courtney is…
Mindfulness is the state of being conscious or aware. It is a powerful tool that can help improve your state of mind. Observing thoughts and feelings from a distance, rather than judging them as good or bad, is one mindfulness technique. Taking a minute or two to breathe is another. Did you know that mindfulness…
Random acts of kindness can make a person’s day. Even if it is an hour out of your day helping out at your local food bank, helping serve food at Salvation Army, and more. Volunteering your time and energy is a HUGE act of kindness. Research has shown that doing good does you good. Altruism…
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