In this episode I want to introduce you to a tiny sampling of the army fighting to protect our kids. I met them at the Coalition to End Sexual Exploitation's 2019 Global Summit in Washington D.C. These are moms and dads, survivors and advocates, students and teachers. Some have the opportunity to work full-time for this cause, while others can only give a few hours here and there. In many ways they are just like you and me, doing what they can to make the world a better place for raising today's kids.

I love to try and break the tension with humor. It doesn’t always come naturally for me, but when we can laugh instead of fume, tough situations can be diffused and relationships can be strengthened. This episode covers the benefits of humor, ideas for incorporating humor in your family (including ideas for April Fool's jokes!), and some Dry Bar Comedy tailored just for you!

It can be very difficult to lift your kids if you’re feeling low. Unfortunately emotional and mental health challenges are on the rise in our digital world. Aimee Rust, LCPC is here to compassionately guide us through struggles with depression, anxiety, overwhelm, terminal illness, postpartum depression, the stigma of mental health problems, and more. And if you’re like me, then by the end of this episode all you'll want to do is curl up on a couch in Aimee’s office and tell her all your problems.