At Hood, we like to start the new year with our New Year, New You issue, which focuses on mental health. We know therapy and counseling are done in various ways for a variety of reasons, and we want you to know it is ok to ask for help. Many therapy options are available in our area, including counseling, behavioral, divorce, play therapy, trauma, or just having someone to talk to. We want to help break the stigma where therapy means something is wrong with you when it means the opposite. You are taking care of yourself and making you, your child, or your family a healed and whole person.   

We know winters can get long, and you run out of things to do with the kids. But don’t worry, the Hood team has you covered, from recipes and crafts in this issue to fun things to do as a family on the website.  If you are looking for fun events, check out our online calendar.    

Don’t forget to join the conversation on Monday nights on Facebook at 9 pm to talk with other moms! We will be bringing on guest speakers and talking about parenting in this new year.   

We are so grateful you’re here with us.  All of us at the Hood Team are thinking of you no matter where you are on your journey and hope to help you make it the best year yet!   

Steff and the Hood Team