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Raising Mentally Resilient Kids Part I
Here are a few ideas for how to raise mentally resilient kids.
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On Heights and Anxious Thoughts
The kids ran ahead, bundled in their layers, kicking pebbles and letting their voices echo unrestrained into the expanse. We shuffled along behind, calling them to stay in sight, stay close. We knew the cliffs were just around one of these bends. When we arrived at the King and Queens Seat, we grabbed them close.…
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A Season of Loss
Driving the kids to school, I see my favorite trees. The glowing cloud of coral leaves on the one at the corner by the preschool. The dazzling crimson of the one at the curve coming into our neighborhood. The burnished fuchsia of the burning bush shrubs that line the road in front of the corporate…
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On Turning Forty and Writing Some More-ty
I CAN’T BELIEVE I’M OVER THE HILL, Y’ALL! As you can see, my jokes get cornier/more terrible with age. In a strange new development that is equal parts heart warming and alarming, I’m turning into my father. Did anybody else feel this way, turning 40? I still feel young, and I have to remind myself…
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World Books to Read: A Journey Through Five Countries
A little international booklist with books from China, India, Pakistan, Indonesia and Brazil.
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Another Word on Mental Health
Some time ago I wrote a post about some myths about mental health, lifestyle and religion. Since it’s May (mental health month), I figured I’d share a few more thoughts on the topic, particularly as it relates to substance use, violence and prevalence. A few common myths are below, along with my thoughts on each.…
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Delawareans: Oppose HB140 legalizing Physician Assisted Suicide
I sent this to my legislators. Feel free to share parts or all: I strongly oppose the passage of HB140, the “Delaware Death with Dignity” act, which allows terminally ill patients to request physician assistance in ending their lives. I work for an agency which is heavily focused on suicide prevention and life promotion, particularly…
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Dear Jesse
Dear Jesse, I started listening to Ben Folds again, going through my old CDs. I remembered this one song, “Magic,” and I listened a few times before I wrote this. It made me think of the last time I saw you. Was there something in your eyes? In the lines on your face? I don’t…
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A Word on Mental Health, Lifestyle, and Faith
I have shifted most of my mental health writing over to the blog on the Mental Health Association in Delaware’s website. (There are also lots of other staff, volunteers and others who contribute to the work blog). But because I often hear misconceptions about mental health, I figured I’d like to address it here too. …
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