A Book Recommendation: “Parent Nation” by Dr. Dana Suskind

A Book Recommendation: “Parent Nation” by Dr. Dana Suskind

Prevent Child Abuse Arizona Executive Director Claire Louge recently posted on social media about the book, “Parent Nation.” In this issue’s column, we’re sharing that post. “I just finished ‘Parent Nation’ by Dr. Dana Suskind. Folks, this is it. It beautifully...
Life is So Much Sweeter

Life is So Much Sweeter

One local mother shares the story of her family’s journey through anorexia … and healing By Merissa Brinkerhoff I can’t stay silent. Eating disorders doubled during Covid. One in five diagnosed will die. Quarantine was going as well as could be expected for our family...
The Best Gift You Can Give Your Children: Presence

The Best Gift You Can Give Your Children: Presence

Strong Families, Happy Kids: Parenting Tips from Prevent Child Abuse Arizona Prevent Child Abuse Arizona Executive Director Claire Louge recently watched a discussion between renowned neuroscientists Dr. Bruce Perry and Dr. Melissa Merrick, President and CEO of...
Carrying Out a Legacy

Carrying Out a Legacy

The Susan J. Rheem Adult Day Center Celebrates 40 Years of Caring and Gratitude A husband and wife enter the main lobby, to a greeting as warm as sunshine: “Good Morning Bob! Great, you joined us today,” says Laura Dreibelbis, LPN, joyful Program Director of the Susan...
‘Truly Wild and Free’

‘Truly Wild and Free’

Honeybee’s Adventure Time aims to help children gain confidence, independence, friendships, and lifelong, magical memories By Hilary Dartt At first glance, an observer of Honeybee’s Adventure Time programs would see a bunch of kids playing outside: climbing rocks,...
Building a Cathedral: a New Perspective on Your Purpose as a Parent

Building a Cathedral: a New Perspective on Your Purpose as a Parent

There’s a parable about a woman who walks by three men working on a building site, each doing the same thing. The woman asks the first man what he’s doing. “I’m hauling bricks,” he says. She asks the second man what he’s doing. “I’m building a wall,” he states. She...