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 […]
Ask Nicole: Stress-busters for Positive Parenting Awareness Month By Nicole M. Young, MSW Are you a parent or other caregiver who’s raising children and teens? If so, it’s that time […]
Ask Nicole: Preparing for the Holidays Nicole M. Young, MSW I love this time of year. The cool air (and even some rain!) makes me want to stay in my […]
Ask Nicole: When Violence Happens at School Nicole M. Young, MSW Our community is still grappling with the tragic, violent death of a high school student on campus. It’s been […]
Ask Nicole: Support Emotional Well-being Nicole M. Young, MSW The new school year is here, along with a bundle of messy, complicated feelings. Many kids (and their exhausted parents) are […]
Ask Nicole: Preparing for the New School Year By Nicole M. Young, MSW The back-to-school routine is going to be bittersweet for me this year. I’m excited for my kids, […]