Kimberly Blaker

By Kimberly Blaker, July 2020 Issue. I was first diagnosed with major depression at the age of 31. I was married, had two beautiful kids ages seven and three, and owned a [...]

By Kimberly Blaker, June 2020 Issue. Nearly one in five American adults experience mental illness in any given year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health — [...]

By Kimberly Blaker, June 2020 Issue. Empathy is the ability to put yourself in another’s shoes. It’s similar to sympathy but with an important difference. To sympathize [...]

By Kimberly Blaker, May 2020 Issue. As COVID-19 sweeps the planet and country and shelter in place orders and precautions are taken to protect our health, Americans are [...]

By Kimberly Blaker, May 2020 Issue. As most dog owners will attest, dogs do feel a range of emotions. They may not experience sadness quite the same as humans because dogs [...]

By Kimberly Blaker, March 2020 Issue. Teaching kids about different cultures is a great way to defeat stereotypes, break down barriers, and help kids value and respect people [...]

By Kimberly Blaker, August 2019 Issue. What does it mean when your furry feline friend puffs its tail? What’s the best way to handle your cat’s neuroticism? Why is your [...]