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Let’s Stop Calling Ourselves “Good” or “Bad” Parents, Instead Let’s Say… July 18, 2019
In our last post, “Am I a Good Parent?” we talked about how calling ourselves a “good parent” or a “bad parent” isn’t very helpful. For one thing, it doesn’t give us anything concrete to decide if we are “good” or “bad”. Plus, this way of thinking can create unnecessary guilt or shame related to … Continue reading Let’s Stop Calling Ourselves “Good” or “Bad” […]
Mackenzie Johnson
“Am I a good parent?” – and other ways we reflect on our parenting July 11, 2019
“Am I good parent?”…“I feel like a bad mom today.”… “Feeling like Dad-of-the-year over here (sarcastically).” From morning to evening, parents make countless choices throughout the day. The thought process about how to get your child to clean up their room without it becoming an ordeal. The decision whether to “choose this battle” about your … Continue readi […]
Mackenzie Johnson
Words have POWER July 3, 2019
Sometimes the best blogs come from the hearts of dear friends. A while back a young mom posted this on social media. She has two young children and a heart of gold. I’m sharing this with her permission as food for thought as we kick of a series of blogs about the reality of parenting … Continue reading Words have POWER
Lori Hayungs, M.S.

Workshop to explore allies’ role in promoting social change October 28, 2016
A presentation to deepen non-Native Mainers’ understanding of shared history with Wabanaki people will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, on the fourth floor of Colvin Hall at the University of Maine. The free Maine Wabanaki-REACH Ally Workshop, which will be presented by non-Natives, will include discussion of awareness of […] The post Work […]
mmichaud
UMaine Extension resource focuses on family conversations during difficult times June 15, 2016
University of Maine Cooperative Extension resources and publications include a bulletin on tips for helping family members communicate during times of stress and tragedy. The UMaine Extension publication, “Family Conversations During Hard Times,” was developed by Leslie Forstadt, a child and family development specialist; and Kristy Ouellette, an assistant E […]
mmichaud
Zika Virus Information January 29, 2016
Zika virus is spread to people through mosquito bites and is of concern to pregnant women. The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting from several days to a week. Severe disease requiring hospitalization is uncommon. For more […] The post Zika V […]