For some families, October carries a grief that others may never see. A due date that arrives without a baby. A nursery left quiet. Memories of a child held for too little time, or a pregnancy that ended before those memories could begin. October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge these losses, honor the children families remember, and offer compassion to those carrying grief. At Life Choices Yakima, we believe that caring for the whole person

When we hear the words “self-care,” we might picture getting more rest, eating a nourishing meal, exercising or taking a break from a busy schedule. Those things can be valuable, but caring for ourselves involves more than attending to our physical needs. Whole-person self-care also makes room for our emotional, mental and spiritual well-being. Sometimes that means slowing down long enough to acknowledge experiences and emotions we have tried to push aside. September is Self-

As students prepare to return to school, families are thinking about new schedules, supplies, and routines. It is also a good time to begin conversations about healthy relationships, personal boundaries, and women’s health.