As football season begins, many coaches have finalized their playbook, hoping it will contain the perfect plays which, if executed well, will ensure a victory.  Off the field, we all carry around playbooks to navigate the relationships in our life. What if the playbook is outdated? What if there is a play that does not seem to work?

Join us for Exploring Maternal Mental Health on Thursday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m.  The event, which is free and open to the public, will address perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, what happens if left untreated, and resources and help available in the community.  Call us with questions or to RSVP - 605-334-2696.  See you there!

As summer comes to a close, many families are beginning the re-entry process that comes with a new school year.  The first few weeks can be challenging, so remember to leave room for error and grace for when things don’t go as intended.  Though different ages have different demands, there are some simple ways for a family to adjust to the new school year.

Why is it that so many of us are in a hurry?  Even though we can drive 80 miles per hour on South Dakota interstates, many of us still have a desire to set our cruise just a bit over the limit.  It seems that so often we are in such a hurry to get from one event to the other that we pay no attention to what occurs along the way.