by Kim Alberts | Jun 26, 2019 | Parenting
I should have played with my kids more. I read the poem. I vowed to be “that” mom. “That” amazingly wonderful mom who always had energy and time for her kids, who was ready to read the stories, play the games, to have the perfect talks, to be “that” mom.... 
by Kim Alberts | Jun 26, 2019 | Alcohol / Drugs
I was watching the news, and some dangerous new ways to use substances are occurring. Maybe they aren’t really new; humans have found more and more dangerous ways abuse themselves throughout history. Each “new” substance seems to be more damaging and deadly than... 
by Kim Alberts | Jun 26, 2019 | Parenting
In the 2000 census, there were 35 million Americans over the age 65! We are living longer, yet are more separated from family than ever before. Baby boomers are caring for both their children and their parents in record numbers. More and more senior living centers,... 
by Kim Alberts | Jun 26, 2019 | Depression, Suicide
In 2014, suicide was the 10th leading cause of death in the United States and was the 2nd leading cause of death for those ages 10-34. Men commit suicide four times as often as females, often using lethal methods such as firearms or hanging. 90% of those who have... 
by Kim Alberts | Jun 26, 2019 | Anxiety, Depression, Emotions, Relationships, Spirituality, Work
“The fact that you’re struggling doesn’t make you a burden. It doesn’t make you unlovable or undesirable or undeserving of care. It doesn’t make you too much or too sensitive or too needy. It makes you human. Everyone struggles. Everyone...