“Divorce isn't such a tragedy. A tragedy's staying in an unhappy marriage, teaching your children the wrong things about love”
-Jennifer Weiner

Resources For Those in Need

Exciting things are happening at Groves! Take a moment to to check out what they have to offer.

• April 14, 2026: Last Groves Ed Series Event of the year with Dr Liz Adams of Minnesota Neuropsychology on The Dyslexia Decode: Brain Science, Behaviors & Support. 
  Clinicians, Educators, and Parents welcome!
• July 13–17, 2026: New Summer Program Pilot Class: College Application Essay Writing Course.
• New Learning Center Offering: Reading Assessments for ages 5-7.
• Summer Program - Spots are still open! Designed specifically for students entering grades 2-8 with dyslexia, ADHD, and other language-based learning challenges. Our programs offer in-person, expert, individualized instruction. We will empower your student to prepare for the upcoming academic year, equipping them 
with the tools they need for a strong and successful start to school in the fall.

Current Openings in the Learning Center:

• Diagnostics
• Tutoring
• Speech-Language
• ADHD & Executive Functioning Coaching (including young adults!)

Family Resource Centers of Scott County

Visit a Family Resource Center for information about community resources, referrals for services, or assistance completing applications and paperwork. Opportunities are available to connect with our providers individually. Attend our free and fun family programs and parenting supports throughout the month. We also offer culturally specific support and language access for our Latino and Somali participants. Our services are free and confidential.

Online Parenting Support for Dads

The landscape for men in parenting is vastly different from that of women, and the resources for them are only just starting to be actively available. In contrast the abundance of information for mums has been available for many years, which makes them feel hugely supported. Part of Dadvengers aim is to redress this imbalance and help dads feel just as supported as mums.

Broaden My Knowledge

Book of the Month: "The Parent's Guide to Divorce" by Erica Komisar LCSW

For children, a good divorce is better than a bad marriage, but that doesn’t make the split any easier. Legal decisions have emotional consequences for kids and parents alike. Synthesizing more than 30 years of clinical experience, numerous case studies, and extensive research, acclaimed psychoanalyst and award–winning author Erica Komisar shows you how to make an effective plan that centers your children’s needs, including what to know about kids of different ages, how to talk about what’s happening, and how to maintain normal routines.

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Video of the Month: "Divorce: A Journey Through The Kids’ Eyes"

A powerful examination of the effects of divorce told by kids for kids that the whole family will benefit from. Experience insightful testimonies from children across the United States as they live through the initial trauma of divorce.

Susanna Søberg’s research, particularly in her book Winter Swimming, has brought scientific precision to this ancient practice, identifying what is now known as the "Søberg Principle." She highlights that contrast therapy isn't just about the shock; it’s about the "endothermic" process—forcing the body to find its own heat. By incorporating her methods, you activate brown fat (the "good" fat that burns energy to create heat) and significantly lower cortisol levels. Her work suggests that the psychological benefits are most profound when you lean into the discomfort, teaching the mind to stay anchored and calm even when the body is in a state of thermal stress.

To optimize the "thermal shock" for brain health, follow this specific sequence:

1. The Heat (Pre-Warm): Spend 10–15 minutes in the sauna. Søberg’s research suggests that the heat prepares the "cold receptors" and begins the process of vascular dilation.
2. The Cold (The Shock): Submerge in cold water (below 59°F) for 1–2 minutes. You don't need to stay in until you are numb; you only need to stay in long enough to achieve the "gasp reflex" and then find your calm breath.
3. The "Søberg Principle" Finish: This is the most important revision. Always end on cold. Instead of hopping into a warm shower or wrapping up in a robe immediately, allow your body to air-dry and shiver naturally for a few minutes.
   1. Why? Forcing your body to reheat itself naturally is what activates the brown fat and maximizes the metabolic and mood-boosting benefits.
4. The Weekly Goal: Aim for a total of 11 minutes of cold and 57 minutes of heat per week, spread across 2–3 sessions. This is the "sweet spot" identified in Winter Swimming for long-term health.

Be sure to utilize all the techniques and recipes from our previous newsletters in the "Cue to Be Well" archive: