Society’s True Measure
“Keep an eye on your brother, and make sure he doesn’t get hurt!” My mom used to holler those words every time I headed out the back door to meet my buddies for one of our summer adventures. I was...
View Article4 Ways to Reduce Stress and Stay Cool Like The Fonz
Though I might appear calm, cool and collected, Arthur Fonzarelli, AKA “The Fonz” I do occasionally get “stressed out.” My wife doesn’t like it when I’m stressed because I get irritable … and she finds...
View ArticlePrevention of child abuse depends upon us all
Recently, two Saint Francis employees traveled to Topeka to attend a Proclamation signing by Kansas Governor Sam Brownback. In itself, this wasn’t unusual; members of our staff regularly participate in...
View ArticleThis Sunday is Blue, pray for abused children
Our five-year-old granddaughter is spending part of the weekend at our house. On Sunday, we’ll take her to church with us. After that, we’ll take her to eat macaroni and cheese (she’s quite the...
View ArticleChild Abuse and Neglect: Recognizing the Signs
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and in the last post we discussed ways each of us can support distressed families so they are less inclined to abuse or neglect their children. In this...
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