by April Allman | Sep 29, 2020 | Mental Health, Wellness
So often we think of ourselves as freestanding and in charge, because we have the simple blessing of being able to go where we want. But we are as rooted as shrubs and trees and flowers, in an unseen soil that is everywhere. It’s just that our roots move. Certainly,...
by April Allman | Sep 25, 2020 | Family, Mental Health, Wellness
Tyler Bliss, executive director of The Education Foundation for New Albany/Floyd County Schools, and his wife Megan, who is a math coach for Slate Run Elementary School in New Albany, faced the same dilemma many parents faced once quarantine began. “The first few...
by April Allman | Sep 13, 2020 | COVID-19, Mental Health, Wellness
This year has brought changes to the way we interact, how we travel, and even to how we move about in our shared physical spaces. But change can hit us personally in small moments, too. Imagine me, standing in aisle 24 at Home Depot with employee Jose, asking him for...
by April Allman | Sep 9, 2020 | Past Giveaways, Wellness
Treat yourself to wellness, and stay up-to-date with the hometown healthcare at Clark Memorial Health in Jeffersonville, Indiana. You can win a gift basket filled with luxurious, locally made Southern Indiana products, valued at $150! THE GIVEAWAY: This basket from...
by April Allman | Sep 6, 2020 | Mental Health, Wellness
Studies have shown that some of the perks of having a consistent self-care habit include improved mood and increased positive thinking. “Did I lock the front door?” “I aced that exam!” “These jeans make my ankles look goofy.” That’s just a small sampling of the...
by April Allman | Sep 5, 2020 | Family, Healthy Choices
“I’m learning to be present with my kid even when life outside (and inside) can feel frantic and uncertain.” Sitting on our couch, my 6-year-old son cuddles against my shoulder. This makes it awkward to turn the pages of my book, but that’s alright....