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Emergency and Disaster Preparedness for Your Family’s Mental and Physical Health

Authored by Nexus Family Healing on March 5, 2026
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Natural and man-made disasters in recent news can cause stress, especially for children. As a parent, it’s important to remember that your reactions to these disasters can impact the way your child views the world around them. Remain calm, give yourself time to process and create a plan that works for your family.
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Tracey Yokas on Helping Your Child While Making Sense of Your Own Childhood

Authored by Nexus Family Healing on February 18, 2026
Guest Tracey Yokas - podcast: In This Family
After the loss of both her parents, author and artist Tracey Yokas found herself supporting her daughter through grief that developed into an eating disorder and self-harm, all while navigating her own mental health challenges. In this episode, Tracey reflects on parenting through crisis, examining how her own childhood experiences shaped her family dynamics, and the long, complex path toward healing and understanding across generations.
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Generational Trauma, Hypervigilance, and Moving Forward with Ophira Eisenberg

Authored by Nexus Family Healing on February 11, 2026
Guest Ophira Eisenberg - podcast: In This Family
Comedian, writer, and podcast host Ophira Eisenberg joins us to explore generational trauma, hypervigilance, and resilience. Reflecting on her upbringing in a family shaped by unaddressed war-related trauma, she shares how anxiety and anger carried into her own life and parenting — and how she’s learning to face difficult emotions with honesty, humor, and a commitment to keep moving forward.
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How To Help My Child’s Anxiety

Authored by Nexus Family Healing on February 5, 2026
A child with an anxious mind.
Children today face many kinds of worries, from everyday stressors to larger uncertainties in the world around them. These stressors can feel overwhelming, especially for kids who are still learning how to understand their emotions and make sense of new experiences. As caregivers, we play an essential role in helping children feel grounded, supported, and safe. With all these stressors, how can we help keep kids feeling safe and secure in today’s world?  
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Honoring My Kids’ Roots in a Multicultural Family
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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.
Nexus Family Healing Thu, 11/13/2025 - 07:00
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Ana Marie Cox on Alcohol and Having to Become Your Parent’s Parent

Authored by Nexus Family Healing on October 22, 2025
Guest Ana Marie Cox - Podcast: In This Family
Journalist and podcaster Ana Marie Cox opens up about growing up too soon — taking care of her alcoholic mother, navigating divorce, and facing her own struggles with addiction. In this powerful conversation with Dr. Michelle K. Murray, Ana shares how she turned pain into purpose, finding healing, sobriety, and peace with her past.
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Helping Teens Build a Healthier Relationship with Social Media
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Social media is a primary source of connection for many, but it’s crucial—especially for youth—to balance online interaction with real-life socialization. Being intentional about how we engage with content and having open and honest conversations about responsible usage can help set boundaries that support mental well-being.
Nexus Family Healing Tue, 10/21/2025 - 14:27
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Talking to Teens About Social Media

Authored by Nexus Family Healing on October 16, 2025
Parent and teen on the computer together
Social media isn’t inherently harmful, but it can amplify stress, anxiety, and comparing ourselves to others, particularly for youth whose brains are still developing. Since the pandemic, many teens have leaned on social platforms for connection. While that’s understandable, it’s more important than ever to help them balance online interaction with real-life relationships.
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How to Have Genuine Conversations With Your Teen
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Getting your teen to open up and participate in a genuine conversation can be difficult. So, how do you foster a genuine conversation based on truth, mutual respect, and understanding?
Nexus Family Healing Thu, 09/18/2025 - 07:00
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Suicide Prevention Parenting Tips
A Black mother comforting her teen daughter who is distressed
Suicide is and has been for the last decade, the second leading cause of death for adolescents in the United States. The reasons why suicide occurs are often not well understood, leaving family and friends wondering what could have been done differently. Here are some things you can do as a parent to help your child if there is a concern about suicidal thoughts or actions.
Nexus Family Healing Thu, 09/04/2025 - 07:00
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