Additional resources:
T he Secrets of Happy Families by Bruce Feiler
Playful Parenting by Lawrence J. Cohen
Simple Fun for Busy People: 333 Free Ways to Enjoy Your Loved Ones More in the Time You Have by Gary Krane, Ph.D.
Inside Out - animated Pixar movie that explores emotions
Positivity and grief
Seeking silver linings
isn’t always possible,
especially if you’re
grieving the loss of a
loved one or dealing with
personal crisis. Be gentle
with yourself, give yourself
time and seek support.
Depression is a
serious illness.
Consult your
family physician
if you or a loved
one experiences
persistent
sadness, loss of
appetite,
inability to
sleep, decreased
energy level or
thoughts of
suicide.
Freelance journalist
Christa Melnyk Hines
and her husband are the
parents of two boys.
Christa’s latest book is
Happy, Healthy and
Hyperconnected: Raise a
Thoughtful Communicator in
a Digital World.
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