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While the new year provides an opportunity to look back on a particularly difficult time for many and offers hope for what s ahead, it s clear we re still very much living in unprecedented times a phrase many have long grown tired of. With the continued challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic and the recent insurrection at the United States Capitol, 2021 is off to a newsworthy start with massive stories breaking on a near-daily basis, forcing us to look at our institutions and communities with increased scrutiny.
With tensions high in the US and worldwide, it s likely peripheral stress is seeping into your home. Headlines can bring a rush of emotions into your household that you may not expect or know how to confidently navigate. This can make talking about current events with your teen all the more difficult you want to be someone they can rely on in a world