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Kids and adults need lessons in life skills now more than ever

In this world of pandemics and politics, emotional outbursts and adverse reactions are becoming more common…
Flavors Hook Kids in Maine

Tobacco companies have developed an array of menthol, mint, candy, and fruit-flavored products in colorful packaging…
We’re worried about the wrong kind of ‘trauma talk’ online

Trauma is more widespread than people like to think. We shouldn’t be surprised that more people…
Is Emotional Neglect From Childhood Holding You Back?

When someone’s emotions were ignored or criticized when they were a child, they may struggle to…
The expanded child tax credit briefly slashed child poverty. Here’s what else it did

The expanded child tax credit has ended for now but, what did it accomplish? Was it…
Aroostook Agency on Aging Offers New Classes and Opportunities in February

A list of educational opportunities from Aroostook Agency on Aging in February 2022.
MeCAP TO SHARE RESULTS OF FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND STATEWIDE COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Originally posted in the Aroostook County Action Program Newsletter UPDATE: The Statewide Report and the Aroostook…
Talking About Mental Health Issues Is Not Attention-Seeking

We talk about mental health issues because it helps us — and others — to know…
Adverse Childhood Experiences, Exercise, and the Brain

How exercise strengthens a brain wounded by toxic childhood stress.
Agency on Aging offers online programs, events in January

A compiled list of classes and opportunities provided by the Aroostook Area Agency on Aging in…