I have always loved the popular phrase, “It takes a village to raise a child”. As far as I can tell, this phrase is the product of African cultures, but the idea is universal. Not so long ago it literally took a village to survive. If farmers were not able to harvest their crops, people did not eat. When a...[ read more ]

Most children are brought up to be kind and respectful of other people. They are taught to consider others’ feelings and help those in need. But when it comes to taking care of themselves, many people lack the ability to put their own needs first.To some, the concept of self-care is as foreign as the language and customs of far...[ read more ]