Holiday gatherings can be joyful, but they can also bring stress, anxiety, and complicated family dynamics. This blog shares three practical self-care strategies to help you navigate the season with confidence. With thoughtful preparation, you can create space for connection and joy, even in challenging moments.

In the U.S., 4.2 million youth experience homelessness every year. Around 700,000 of those youth are unaccompanied, meaning they are not in the care of their parents and caregivers. In Minnesota, over 13,000 unaccompanied young people experience homelessness in a year. That’s a lot of kids without safe shelter! 

Foster and adoptive parent Cherie Johnson shares her journey of raising a multicultural family, honoring her children’s diverse cultural roots through language, traditions, mentors, and connection. She reflects on the challenges, joys, and intentional efforts it takes to help every child feel seen, valued, and loved.