Social isolation presents challenges when it comes to communication and conflict. As we transition to the majority of our school, work, and personal lives being confined to our homes, conflict is bound to arise with the family around you. Here are some tips on how to navigate conflict during social isolation.

Boundaries teach others how to best love and respect you. It’s important to tell others what our boundaries are. Here’s the best part: you set them for yourself. Here are tips for setting boundaries at home, with friends, and your significant other.

The Natural Sprinkles Co. bakery in Albany has a motto: “Sprinkle kindness everywhere.” On Friday, owner Jolene Wilson stayed true to that motto and guided seven young girls through the process involved in decorating a dozen cupcakes and opening the business to sell them. It was part of an outreach effort by Ophelia’s Place.

Ramping up Ophelia’s Place’s services in a community requires partnership. In this case, the Albany Historic Carousel and Museum provided space and carousel rides to girls who stopped by our event to create vision boards for the new school year. Take a look at the wonderful news coverage provided by the Albany Democrat-Herald.