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Adverse Childhood Experiences: Prevention and Resilience

Brooke Strickland
28 Jun, 2019

By first grade, Clark County resident Grace* had experienced physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Her mom and dad were young, not ready to be parents, and both struggled with drug and alcohol addiction. Experiencing shame and humiliation at home and in the community became the norm for her each day. When her father left when… Read More

Catching Zzz’s: Teens, Sleep and School

Sarah Mortensen
28 Jun, 2019

Parents know what a challenge it can be to wake their teenager up for high school. Trying to get them to bed at a decent hour can be just as difficult, if not more so. Unfortunately, parents and teens are working against Mother Nature on this matter. The circadian rhythm is a biological process which… Read More

Day Trip: Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Nikki Klock
28 Jun, 2019

Part zoo, part wildlife refuge, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park in Eatonville is a living homage to the fauna of the Pacific Northwest. A short 2.5-hour drive from Vancouver, and 40 miles east of Olympia, the park is home to over 40 species of animals, all of which are native to the Northwest. The land, which… Read More

Llama Love: Rojo Retires

Tara Graham
27 Jun, 2019

After 12 years of visiting children in hospitals, marching in parades and attending weddings, Rojo the Llama is hanging up his many hats and moving onto a new chapter in his life: retirement. Rojo will still be working his main job as a therapy llama at Mountain Peaks Therapy Llamas and Alpacas, but will be… Read More

Men’s Mental Health: The Unique Challenges and the Way Forward

Dana Greyson
31 May, 2019

The data don’t lie: More men are likely to reach for the bottle than the phone when they need mental and emotional help. When it comes to dealing with life’s stresses—their job (or lack of it), relationship issues, health concerns—men prefer to suffer in silence or lash out rather than seek professional help, particularly in… Read More

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