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...
Strong Families, Happy Kids: Parenting Tips from Prevent Child Abuse Arizona It can be easy to feel that no matter what we do, it’s never enough. If you’re a parent or caregiver who is paying attention, this may feel familiar. There is a lot to care about—a healthy...
Parenting is a difficult job any time of year. During the holiday season—despite all the warm fuzzies we’re feeling—it can be even more so. We’ve started turning on the heat in the house, our children need new coats, and we’re in pursuit of that special holiday gift....
The Urgency of Slowing Down to Best Meet the Needs of Your Family Just when life begins to pick up speed—school’s back in, sports are in full swing, and the holidays are around the corner—the best thing we can do is to slow down. Have you heard the expression, “We’re...
Helping Everyone Make Their ‘Best’ Better—the First Step to Creating Change Prevent Child Abuse Arizona Executive Director Claire Louge recently attended Dare to Lead™, a program developed by researcher, professor, and bestselling author Dr. Brené Brown. Here, she...
Most parents would probably agree that the past year and a half has been tough. The pandemic has added tons of parental stress: we juggled work with kids schooling from home, we maintained a physical distance from our friends and loved ones, and we navigated a...
