As summer ends the reality (whether parents, students, or school systems like it or not), is that most students are headed toward a mostly or entirely virtual fall.

I am getting ready to have my first child and I want the baby to sleep with us in our bed. My husband says he does not care either way, but other family members and friends tell me this is a bad idea because it will cause my child to have future adjustment problems. Is this true?

The current health crisis brought an urgent need for personal protective equipment (PPE) to the masses. Linda Barnhart, a Nexus Family Healing board member and former nurse, saw this as an opportunity to make a difference in her community.

In April 2020, Barnhart reached out to Nexus Family Healing to see what she could do to help the children and families in Nexus care, from the staff and youth in residential care to the foster families across the state of Minnesota. With her history in nursing, she knew it was important to leave as many supplies for the hospitals as possible, and decided to sew masks for local nonprofits in need of PPE.

Figuring out how to safely reopen schools this fall is one of the most challenging decisions of the COVID-19 pandemic.

We have a grandchild that is 2 years old. We get together for family events and occasional family dinners, but my daughter will not let us babysit or allow our grandchild to spend the night. When we ask her why she just says that she is not ready. It really hurts our feelings and we are not sure what to do about this. How can you help?

Attention is power. It can bring us wellbeing and effectiveness. Left to its own devices, our attention can often flit about, at the mercy of our brain’s draw to stimuli. We can all be more conscious of the power of our attention.

As families face an uncertain school year ahead and continue to feel isolated with their traditional means of support out of reach, Nexus Family Healing has introduced a free online resource for anyone seeking advice from a mental health professional. 

The Southeast Regional Crisis Center (SERCC) Executive Team recently cast a unanimous vote to select Nexus Family Healing as the operations partner for the Southeast Regional Crisis Center.

There is still so much stigma around mental health and my daughter has been diagnosed with anxiety. How can I help support her and protect her from teachers, friends and family members treating her differently?

Many are facing financial constraints with reduced work schedules or layoffs, making it more difficult to make ends meet or put food on their tables. As an employer, it is critical we extend empathy and grace to our employees during this time. Employee stress and mental health challenges are at an all-time high. Leaders should be prepared to recognize the signs of stress from their direct reports and provide tools to offer ideas and support.