Children and adolescents are hungry for connection. So are adults. In particular, parents are often left to attend for their children, without the support of others. Parental burnout is real and impacts the health of families and communities. We can borrow what works from other cultures, creating the village, support, redundancy that is needed in today's increasingly isolated, disconnected, and frankly unhealthy culture. You hunger for connection. It is right in front of you. What seems like taking a lot of energy when you're exhausted, will actually return more energy to you. Just try it. As a retired military physician, pediatrician, emotional health specialist for families I see how this works for family members of all ages. Connection decreases stress. Connection heals. We don't have to wait for the massive policy changes, this is true grass roots healing, and it starts with each and every one of us. #familyinfocus