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Ask Nicole: Getting Ready for the Holidays Nicole M. Young, MSW The holidays we celebrate serve as an important reminder to be thankful for what we have –including each other. […]

by Nicole M. Young, MSW The worst of the COVID-19 pandemic may be behind us, but the effects of nearly three years of uncertainty, disruption, and loss are still rippling […]

Nicole M. Young, MSW Every year on my kids’ birthdays, I retell the stories of their births and lives as newborns: endless hours of painful contractions, difficulty breastfeeding, sleepless [...]

Nicole M. Young, MSW For some kids, the new school year is an exciting time — seeing old friends, making new ones, showing off cool clothes, joining sports or clubs, […]

Nicole M. Young, MSW Last month, COVID vaccines were approved for children between 6 months and 5 years of age. For some parents, this was a long-awaited moment, when their […]

Ask Nicole: Tips for Dads Adjusting After COVID By Nicole M. Young, MSW My oldest child recently graduated from college. I’m grateful he experienced his graduation ceremony in person, but […]

Ask Nicole: Moms: Your Mental Health Matters! By Nicole M. Young, MSW May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s also the time of year when we celebrate our mothers, […]

Ask Nicole: (M)asking for a Friend Nicole M. Young, MSW The California Department of Public Health recently changed its guidance on masks in school settings from “required” to “strongly [...]

Ask Nicole: Healthful Screen Time Habits by Nicole M. Young, MSW When I was young, my family had one TV but no video games, Beta Max player, or VCR. When […]

Ask Nicole: Everyday Acts of Love by Nicole M. Young, MSW Almost every Saturday morning, my husband cooks breakfast for both of us. He serves me first, bringing a plate […]