This is the first of a series of guest posts by Kate Fallon, a licensed clinical professional counselor in Portland. For the past 10 years Kate has been associated with the Southern Maine Agency on Aging, providing support and education to people who are caring for an elderly parent or friend. She recently opened a private practice — Ageless Journeys — in Portland.

I've been in a funk lately.

Maybe I'm tired of winter. Maybe I've got a few too many things on my plate. Maybe I need a vacation.

Probably all of the above.

With the winter solstice just behind us and months of cold weather to come, are you aware of the best way to keep your children safe? Read more ...