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12/22/2025

12/22/2025

The gift we can all give and happily receive ❤️

12/18/2025

Dysregulation isn’t defiance.
It’s a nervous system in overload.

Punishment may stop behavior in the moment, but it doesn’t teach regulation, coping, or problem-solving. Support does. Skills do.

Accountability still matters — and it looks like teaching, repairing, and guiding, not punishing someone for struggling.

12/18/2025

For some, the shorter days and colder temperatures can bring on symptoms of a type of depression. Learn more about seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and how to get help if you’re experiencing symptoms this season: samhsa.gov/mental-health/seasonal-affective-disorder

12/18/2025

🎅🏻🚨🚒Santa Claus is Coming to Town!!🚒🚨🎅🏻

Santa is coming to town on the fire truck! Here’s his route so you don’t miss him:

📍 Friday 12/19 @ 6PM – Fire Hall (317 S. State St.)
➡️ Heads toward Wal-Mart
🔄 Circles the Wal-Mart parking lot
⬅️ Returns downtown
➡️ Travels down Gilford Rd → Hooper St
🔄 Circles former VG’s parking lot
⬅️ Makes his way back downtown Caro

🚒 Firefighters will es**rt Santa and the Mayor, taking streets as space allows.

🎶 Listen for festive Christmas music and watch for the fire truck’s lights!
👀 Best spots to see Santa: Wal-Mart and along State St.

12/17/2025

When things feel heavy or uncertain, even the smallest moments of light can remind us that our progress still matters. Hold onto what helps you keep going.