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What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say 

Whether it’s a funeral, crisis, divorce, breakup, sick family member, or another difficult life moment, knowing how to respond to someone who needs you can be difficult. Don’t beat yourself up for not knowing; try one of the following phrases to support a person close to you.

Anger Understood 

We feel violated, wronged, and harmed. 

Children and the Mental Health Benefits of Reading (Part 1) 

As parents, we want to do everything we can to protect our children’s mental and emotional well-being. The good news is the answer could be as close as the nearest library, or even your own bookshelf. According to a study by the National Literacy Trust, children who love reading and writing have better mental well-being. […]

The Power of Words 

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Most of us have heard this phrase countless times, but its message couldn’t be further from the truth. Words are, in fact, able to hurt us. What we speak to one another has the power to either do good or to do […]

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