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When you think about raising a child with Down syndrome, what first comes to mind? If the thought startles you, it’s safe to say you’re not the only one. How many times have you heard a pregnant woman say she doesn’t care if she has a boy or girl, as long as the baby is […]

Establish some routines and manage your expectations while your kids are young

Postpartum depression is treatable. A doctor shares her journey and lessons learned.

Have you ever experienced a walk in a labyrinth? I am not speaking of a maze, but another type that leads you from the outer edges to the center of a circle in a slow, contemplative stroll. The first labyrinth I experienced was during a retreat/education weekend in Rochester, Minnesota. We stayed at the Assisi […]

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Wandering is common, but a few tips can help keep your kid out of harm's way

Tears came to my eyes as I thought of the brokenness of the many I visit with as a chaplain — as well as my own. The following are hard, yet strangely compelling words, thoughts, realities and invitations from Ann Voskamp in her book, “The Broken Way: A Daring Path into the Abundant Life.” These […]

Is it true that a laugh a day keeps the doctor away? Humor has its benefits

Are you spiritual? I am not talking about being religious. Wikipedia defines spirituality as; “Spirituality may refer to almost any kind of activity through which a person seeks meaning, especially a “search for the sacred.” It may also refer to personal growth, blissful experience, or an encounter with one’s own “inner dimension.” Our being consists […]