Tips on hospitalization and advance directives


These tips can help prepare you and your family in the event you become seriously ill or injured and are hospitalized.  Being prepared is such a gift to your loved ones in the event something happens to you. 1. Prepare Advance Medical Directives Advance directives are legal forms that let you have a say about […]

Bobbi Gibb – The First Woman to Run the Boston Marathon


This International Women’s month we want to take a look back on a true icon in Women’s History. Bobbi Gibb was the first woman to run and complete the Boston Marathon! However, due to misinformation and sexist policies, she had to break the rules to achieve this. In 1966, Bobbi applied to take part in […]

The Franklin Law Firm needs your VOTE!


The Franklin Law Firm needs your VOTE! Advocate is running their “Best Of 2024” voting and we are once again a Nominee for Best Local Services! This year they’re splitting the Nominees among four categories throughout the year: Local Services, Culture & Entertainment, Dining, & Shopping. First up, is Local Services, which we have been […]

Minimizing Holiday Stress


The Christmas season is a wonderful time of year, but for many it can come with a lot of stress. Whether from family, holiday expectations, or seasonal depression, it can be difficult for many to truly relax and enjoy the season. In any situation, a useful practice is mindfulness. Mindfulness is refocusing on the present. […]

Native American Heritage Month


November is Native American Heritage month, dedicated to remembering and honoring the 500+ Native American tribes that populate this country. It is also a day to reflect on the historical, and current, injustices enacted upon these tribes. This commemorative idea was first spearheaded by Dr. Arthur C. Parker of the Seneca Nation. He pushed for […]

Breast Cancer Awareness Month


October is held as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Through the use of their Pink Ribbon campaign, the National Breast Cancer Foundation helps focus the national conversation on the impact breast cancer has and the lives it impacts. Unfortunately, statistics show that 1 in every 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer is […]

September is Suicide Awareness Month


In general, mental health remains a difficult subject to discuss. Despite the recent normalization of mental health discussion and its de-stigmatization, 40% of men do not talk about their mental health. This remains true with suicide as well. Additionally, for those who haven’t experienced legitimate suicidal thoughts, also known as Suicidal Ideation, the very idea […]

The Importance of Maintaining Friendships


As we get older and the responsibilities of life, work, and self-care continually increase, it can be very difficult to maintain friendships. However, maintaining healthy friendships is well worth the effort and has a significant impact on both our physical and mental health. First, and most obviously, friends help us dispel our loneliness. According to […]

The End of Summer Break is Right Around the Corner!


Well, August is right around the corner and for many that means the last month of Summer Break! For students this could be sad news. For any stay-at-home or work-from-home parents this news could be a relief! Either way, what are some ways to get the best out of the remaining time of summer break? […]

Mental Health Crises facing LGBTQ+ Youth


It’s Pride Month! June was first officially recognized as Pride Month in 1999 when U.S. President Bill Clinton declared the anniversary of the Stonewall riots every June in America as Gay and Lesbian Pride Month. Years later, President Barack Obama would expand the officially recognized Pride Month to include the whole of the LGBT community. […]

Nominated for Advocate Magazine’s Best Law Office of 2023!


We are honored to be nominated by ADVOCATE MAGAZINE as one of the Best Law Offices of 2023. Please take a moment to vote for us to help us win! https://oakcliff.advocatemag.com/best-of-voting-2023/ “ADVOCATE MAGAZINE has always supported living local; we are proud to add your business to our list of nominees. From best coffee to best […]