

Raising Responsible and Considerate Teens
Teen yeas are a difficult passage for parents and teens. Teenagers are fighting for independence, dealing with peer pressure, and learning responsibility for homework assignments, relationships, and career plans. For parents, there’s additional worry and concern for their child’s safety. A recently released movie (Before I Fall) addresses the teen years through a teens’ poignant narration and exposed choices. The main character, Sam, experiences a continuous cycle of reliving


The Cure for Uncertainty
If you’re feeling shaken after the election and more uncertain than you’ve ever felt, you’re not alone. Many felt they had certainty in the future and were sure their candidate would win. In your personal life, you may be facing uncertainty as well; an unexpected illness, pregnancy or move now seems inevitable. The best way to deal with uncertainty is to accept it as part of life. Instead of making yourself a victim of the change, begin to plan for it. Coping with uncertainty


Getting Back on Your Feet After Getting Fired
If you’ve just been let go from a job, you know the sense of loss, anger, confusion and despair a person goes through. Thoughts are racing through your mind, but the one thing that isn’t is what to do now. These suggestions can help you get up and back into the game the quickest: Take a break. The best thing you can do is to take one to two weeks to get away if possible. Your daily routine is broken and staying inside feeling the pressure of that each day is daunting. If you