A Minute with Michelle

As the school year approaches, reminders start popping up around us—from flashing school zone signs to back-to-school sales. These reminders aren’t just about traffic safety or school supplies; they’re also a good nudge to think about how we can prepare kids and teens as they emotionally navigate the challenges ahead.
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Let’s talk about that little voice in your head—not the one that reminds you where you left your keys, to grab milk, or to schedule that overdue oil change. I mean the other one. The one that chimes in when you trip over your words, do something awkward, or replay a cringey moment from three days ago.
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In my craft room at home, I have a bulletin board filled with sayings and pictures I’ve collected over the past 20-some years. Even though it’s cluttered now, my eyes often find their way to a small quote tucked in one corner — one that feels especially meaningful in times like these.
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Father and son holding hands — I started this piece planning to write about toxic positivity, then found myself meandering toward taming our inner critic. But during a recent vacation, something I witnessed brought my focus to Men’s Mental Health.
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spring cleaning sign — The idea of mental spring cleaning is needed right now. It’s about creating space in your life by clearing away mental clutter, refreshing your perspective, and setting yourself up for a calmer, more focused season ahead. Read more…

Plaque with "Self care isn't selfish" written on it — The interest in and practice of self-care has exploded – just do a Google search with the term self-care activities, and in the blink of an eye, you have access to 3,110,000 sites and suggestions. So, do you really need another post about self-care? Yes!
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