Talking to Children About Tragedy

Along with our sadness at the school shooting tragedy in Connecticut, comes questions about how and what to tell our children—especially those in elementary school.   We combed the web and found these excellent resources from child psychologists, grief counselors and educators. Let us know what’s helped the most in your household by commenting below. […]

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.   Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, but luckily women have an increased chance of surviving ovarian cancer if it is caught in the early stages. Women should educate themselves on the symptoms and warning signs of ovarian cancer. If you or […]

Loss of a Spouse

It is one of the painful passages we all face, the loss of a parent or a spouse or a partner.   “You never really get over the grief,” says Dale LaPedus, a social worker and grief counselor at the North Shore Senior Center. “But you learn how to cope, how to bring joy back […]