by Kim Olver | Jun 10, 2020 | Relationships
It’s probably not well known that June is designated Effective Communication Month. Even while effective communication is one of the most important pieces of a solid relationship, two people in a relationship might not share the same idea of what that is. When most...
by Kim Olver | May 6, 2020 | Parenting, Relationships
May is Foster Care Awareness Month. Foster care is a strong interest and personal cause of mine. I spent 17 years working with a specialized foster care agency in Pennsylvania. I loved the work and the kids I met during my tenure, even though there were some practices...
by Kim Olver | Apr 29, 2020 | Relationships
Some links may be affiliate links. We may get paid if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these In honor of April being Couples’ Appreciation Month, let’s discuss what people in a committed relationship can do to appreciate one another during...
by Kim Olver | Apr 22, 2020 | Relationships, Self-care
Well, what do you know—it is Stress Awareness Month in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. What could be more stressful than a crisis with no end in sight? Of course, it’s bringing stress into our awareness in a big way. What is stress, really? Of course, we all...
by Kim Olver | Apr 8, 2020 | Mental Health, Relationships, Self-care
I intended to write about something other than coronavirus this week, but as the severity of the situation drastically increased, I feel compelled to write about the reality of most people in the world. I find it interesting how the world’s reaction to coronavirus...
by Kim Olver | Apr 1, 2020 | Abuse, Relationships
The month of April is both the month for sexual assault and child abuse awareness—two serious societal problems that span across many cultures. In 1987, I began working with children in specialized foster care. At that time, not enough was known about child abuse,...
