Christmas Cheerio

Well, it’s one year since I began blogging on Mental Health here at Families. Where has the year gone? 2006 has certainly been a speedy, fast-paced year with its share of happiness and heartache alike. I have certainly enjoyed my stint here writing on what is one of my passions in life: mental health. We’ve covered many areas in the blog to date: depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and the raft of anxiety disorders, including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Phobia to name a few. We’ve also looked at developmental disorders such as Autism and Asperger’s Disorder. But … Continue reading

Gift Ideas For Your Child’s Teacher

It’s hard enough trying to find gifts for family and friends, for people that you know. But what about gifts for your child’s teacher? I talk to Tyler’s teacher every day but I don’t know her. I want to get her something nice but frankly I’m at a loss for what to buy her. My initial thought was to get her something school or teacher-themed but after 25 years of teaching I’m sure she’s had her fill of mugs and “you’re a great teacher!” paraphernalia. Tomorrow and Friday I plan to finish my shopping (I just started this week) and … Continue reading

Christmas Quotes to cheer you

Struggling to get into the true Christmas spirit because you’re so caught up in gift-buying, food organizing, and pouring oil on troubled family water? Take a moment to read through some of the heart-warming quotes and witty below and rekindle the true meaning of Christmas. It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air. W.T.Ellis Christmas begins about the first of December with an office party and ends when you finally realize what you spent, around April fifteenth of the next year. P.J. O’Rourke I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all … Continue reading