It’s time to gather under the moonlight at Lake Elmo Park Reserve. As the air chills and the season begins to slow once again, Washington County...
Mental Health
Families of the Fallen Turns Grief Into Purpose
The Minnesota chapter of the nonprofit honors those who are lost in the line of duty. When Woodbury’s Tim Thrush lost his brother-in-law, Steve...
You R You Retreat Builds Confidence and Connection
A one-day retreat empowers girls before they enter sixth grade. Returning to school after summer break is never easy, and the transition from...
Meet the Woodbury Co-Authors of “Hi, Worry, Bye, Worry!”
A mother/daughter duo release the final book in their series. For Elizabeth Weiss Verdick, watching her daughter, Olivia Rae Heerman, follow in her...
Targeted Breath Work Offers Key Supports to the Nervous System
Grief doesn’t ask for permission; it simply shows up. Being unpredictable is partly what makes grief so unwieldy, but the other challenge is the...
Woodbury Hosts a Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Gathering
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education plans a morning of remembrance and community. International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day serves as a day of...
Connect With Nature at the Fall Equinox Walk
Recharge with a mindfulness walk in the woods. As the leaves begin to change colors and the nights stretch longer, Cottage Grove Ravine Regional...
Memory Cafe Offers Support to Caregivers
For family and friend caregivers, community support is essential. Betsy and Dick Ellis have lived in a quaint, two-story home on a cul-de-sac in...
Keep It Digitally Safe Campaign Encourages Social Media Safety
A global initiative stresses compassion over comparison. “More than anything else, what we want to have happen here is we want parents to have...
Young at Heart, Active for Life at Woodbury’s YMCA
The Woodbury YMCA’s ForeverWell programming helps older adults stay healthy and connected. For many seniors, staying physically active and socially...
Book by Mother-Daughter Duo Provides Support
A book penned by local authors strives to provide support to family and friends. Mother-daughter duo DeAnne and Michelle Sherman have teamed up to...
Woodbury Welcomes First-Ever Therapy Dog
Otis is the face—err, paws—of the Community Support Team. A naming contest chose the name of the Woodbury Department of Public Safety’s first-ever...
KidStrong Tackles More Than Just the Physical
KidStrong opens in Woodbury with ninja courses—and a focus on mental and emotional health. For modern kids, the list of available activities can...
Vanguard Mental Health Clinic Launches “Hmong Mental Health Podcast”
Alyssa Kaying Vang and her team saw a need for mental health care beyond the clinic. Woodbury’s Hmong community is fortunate to have Alyssa Kaying...
How Bunny Besties Spreads Joy
Nonprofit offers animal visits to promote wellness and reduce stress. With their ultra-soft fur and adorably twitchy noses, it’s pretty hard to...
Motherhood Ministry Delivering Hope Does Just That
When Anne Keene first bought her home in Woodbury 15 years ago, she never imagined it would one day become a marketplace for mothers in her...
Angel of Hope Memorial Coming to Woodbury
The Angel of Hope Memorial provides a space for parents to honor their lost children. “The first gift of Christmas was love. A parent’s love. Pure...
Local Teen Takes Her Mental Health into Her Own Hands
Emerson Tallents advocates for herself and teenagers who struggle with mental health. Emerson Tallents started 10th grade at a new...
A Lot Happening Underneath the Skin
The light at the end of the COVID tunnel is tenuously appearing. The COVID-19 virus activated our stress responses and sent our nervous system into...
Autism Awareness
The philosophy at the Minnesota Autism Center is one size does not fit all. For parents raising a child with autism, it may at times feel...
