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Read article: Healing Generational Wounds: The Importance of Addressing Mental Health in Parenting
Healing Generational Wounds: The Importance of Addressing Mental Health in Parenting
The profound impact of intergenerational trauma on parenting cannot be overstated. The legacy of unresolved trauma resonates through families,...
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Read article: Helping youth find purpose in their lives
Helping youth find purpose in their lives
Purpose is defined as a strong stable sense of commitment to something that is meaningful to you and makes a difference in the world around you. It...
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Read article: Move for the Mind: Use physical activity to support mental health
Move for the Mind: Use physical activity to support mental health
May is Mental Health Awareness MonthYou probably know that physical activity is important for improving your physical health and preventing or...
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Read article: Three approaches to befriend your inner critic
Three approaches to befriend your inner critic
You might be familiar with the inner critic, that not-so-nice voice in your head that can be critical and judgmental and tell us we are not enough....

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With Harvest 2025 underway, local youth say thanks
MORRIS, Ill. – With the 2025 harvest well underway, local youth spent their school holiday showing appreciation for the farmers who keep their communities thriving. Members of University of Illinois Extension 4-H,...
Brain Health - It's a No Brainer!
Illinois Extension Offers Brain Health Series in Savoy
SAVOY, Ill - Join Family Life Educator Emily Harmon for Brain Health - It's A No Brainer! at Windsor of Savoy. This is a research-informed series that educates adults about normal memory change and aging, highlights healthy brain contributors, and offers tips and strategies...

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