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11/02/2021

Whether you nailed the presentation or scored the winning goal, you can’t beat the feeling of achievement that comes after. Good Dads feels the same way about its new curriculum, “Helping Fathers in the Heartland.” And we need your help to reach our achievement goals. We want to reach new communities and help more dads than ever before, but we can’t do it alone. Join us in the celebration of achievement by becoming a Good Dads ambassador.

Good Dads ambassadors bridge the divide between heartland communities and Good Dads headquarters in Springfield, Missouri. They will be paramount in helping Good Dads reach its goal.

Learn more here: https://forms.gle/saYBtLHfVyw9FFaDA

Photo by Bruce Mars on Stockmap.

06/18/2017

This is why Good Dads is so important. We want to help more dads succeed.

It’s not because they don’t care.

01/13/2015

Register now for the first Hatching Project workshop of 2015!

This program is hosted by:   *This workshop is for married or coupled partners (no singles). Thursdays at South Haven Baptist Church  2353 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO 65807 January 22 - March 12 | 5:30 - 8 pm (D [...]

11/25/2014

"If you’re a parent, you can help your children stay fit by setting them on the right nutritional and exercise course from early on." Read more! http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/cravings/201411/raising-fit-kids

Start early, be flexible, and keep it light.

11/19/2014

Dr. Jennifer Baker speaks about how to avoid the annual argument over the holidays on KY3: http://www.ky3.com/news/local/how-to-avoid-holiday-arguments-with-the-inlaws/21048998_29698034

Plan now for Thanksgiving and Christmas and avoid arguments later...

11/13/2014

"Whether it’s the boisterous laughter on the playground or anxiety in the classroom, emotions in children are contagious. But, if we watch carefully, the way that social and emotional situations are dealt with vary, sometimes subtly, and sometimes profoundly from child to child." Read more! http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/what-matters-most/201411/well-doing-well-being-children

The missing connection in education

11/05/2014

Everyone needs a sense of place, to maximize our physical and mental well-being. Listen to Dr. Jennifer Baker talk about social isolation and how you can fix the problem on KY3: http://www.ky3.com/news/local/video-an-easy-way-to-improve-your-health/21048998_29251724

This Live, Life, Well segment takes a look at social isolation and how you can fix the problem.

10/30/2014

"It takes a strong person to follow their desire and transition from the person she has created to a different version. It often means really thinking about what is important to you and how you define yourself. It takes courage to examine and question how well your actions and choices really blend with your core values." Read more: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/beyond-the-egg-timer/201410/the-career-minded-mom-s-dilemma

A thoughtful approach to resolving ambivalence around work and babies.

10/24/2014

Is your business or organization preparing their FY 2015 budget? The Center for Innovation & Community Health at Forest Institute offers Professional Development for your workplace! We also offer Professional Education for CEU equivalence and/or contact hours. Read more: http://www.murneyclinic.org/professional-development.html

10/22/2014

A message from Ed, Amanda and Dash Ward, participants of the Hatching project: "We've been married five years and still learned a lot about each other through the class. It brought us closer together and the class material was top notch!"

10/15/2014

We're extending The Hatching Project registration through Monday, October 20th! This is the last class of the year. Hurry, limited seating is available! http://www.murneyclinic.org/operationus/online-calendarschedule/upcoming-workshops-by-title/hatching-project/event/203-the-hatching-project-couples.html

Final workshop of 2014!  This program is hosted by:   *This workshop is for married or coupled partners (no singles). Monday's at Jordan Valley Community Health Center | 5:30 - 8 pm 440 E. Tampa St., Springfield, MO 65806 (Dinner wi [...]

10/08/2014

Forest Institute presented to the Springfield Chamber Business to Business Network luncheon today about our Wellness Programs for the Workplace and Counseling Services! Would you like for us to come and present to your group, place of business or organization? Call us today: 417.893.7887 or email: [email protected].