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The Bus Driver Noticed First

The bus driver noticed first. A kid who was always loud and joking went quiet. Same seat, same time every morning -now quiet. The driver didn't have a degree in counseling. He just noticed. That's ano...

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Aug 31, 2026

The Cape is in the Drawer

The Cape is in the Drawer

The title alone made me pause and got me thinking as I prepared to share at the WICxWellness 2026 conference this morning. For most of my adult life, I wore a cape. Raising six kids. Running companies...

Belonging Caretaking Creative Coping Toolkit Healthy Habits Mental Health Education Self Care students & families

Feb 27, 2026

A New Year Doesn't Mean a Clean Slate

A New Year Doesn't Mean a Clean Slate

You know that feeling when you open your laptop and there are 47 tabs still open from two weeks ago? That’s January. The calendar flips, but inside you’re running the same operating system. Same nervo...

Belonging Creative Coping Toolkit Healthy Habits Mental Health Education students & families

Jan 20, 2026

Summer

Summer

Summer is upon us. The 4th of July: Celebrating Independence as a Form of Individual Agency " Be bold and mighty forces will come. " Scilla Andreen CEO of Impactful Networks The 4th of July , also kno...

Jun 13, 2025

Impactful’s “Conversation Starters to Build Trust”

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Impactful’s “Conversation Starters to Build Trust”

Why Trust Matters Trust is the foundation of every strong relationship. It means feeling safe, understood, and supported by those around us. For kids, trust isn’t just important—it’s essential. When c...

Dec 29, 2024

Note from the CEO of Impactful: Sad News To Report 💔

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Note from the CEO of Impactful: Sad News To Report 💔

A week ago our hearts broke and our family as we know it changed forever 💔 The sudden and tragic loss of our son Jesse to suicide painfully underscored that while mental health education is essential,...

Oct 27, 2024

The #1 Thing You Can Do to Survive the Election Season and Keep Your Sanity!

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The #1 Thing You Can Do to Survive the Election Season and Keep Your Sanity!

Mastering the pause is your secret weapon for staying cool, calm, and kind during heated political conversations or any situation actually. Here are four quick brain hacks to help you pause and keep t...

Oct 5, 2024