January 2016

We talk a big game, as a nation, about how much we value our kids. After all, “the children are our future,” right? But here’s the thing: our investments and policies don’t yet line up with this value. Spending on children makes up just 10 percent of the federal budget, and that share is likely to fall . The outcomes are clear: Child well-being in the United States ranks 26 on a list of 29 industrialized nations in a UNICEF report. We must do better! So here’s...

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The Heal Write Now Center Open House is tomorrow from 1-4 p.m. in Weymouth, MA. here, we gather to create hope, health and happiness. All workshops held or hosted at the center focus on the following: healing creativity mindfulness More than half of us have or will experience traumatic stress. Many of us live with post-traumatic stress. All of us grieve, face loss, go through major life transitions and have emotions and experiences worthy of sharing.   Here's what is offered every...