According to a report from 2019, nearly half of Americans complete at least one jigsaw puzzle each year. We suspect that the 2020 pandemic increased that number—at least for a while. Perhaps you count yourself among the many folks who enjoy putting puzzles together as a way to relax or to spend time with others...Read More
Are you familiar with the Nick Jr. program Dora the Explorer? As the title suggests, Dora is an explorer, and she and her many friends invite young kids along on all sorts of explorations. Among her friends is Backpack. Backpack is…well…a backpack. Dora’s animated adventures often include asking Backpack to reveal what she has inside...Read More
Imagine that you have run into someone you have not seen in a while. Maybe you spot one another in the grocery store or the library. Maybe you are both attending the same concert or play. Maybe you happen to be in the same restaurant or coffee shop at the same time. After you have...Read More
You have probably heard—or even used—the expression, “It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt.” In this blog post, we are going to look at several classic games to consider ideas about substance use disorders, the treatment of those disorders, and the recovery journey that follows treatment. A substance use disorder is definitely something...Read More
Some people love to be surprised. A surprise party thrown in their honor, for example, can absolutely delight them. The rush of emotion they feel when everyone leaps up and shouts, “Surprise,” is something they find exhilarating. Other people hate to be surprised. A surprise party thrown in their honor can upset them rather than...Read More
Wichita, Kansas, August 26, 2026 – Bel Aire Recovery Center has been recognized on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers for 2026. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on August 13, 2026, and can currently be viewed...Read More
It is undeniable that many people spend a lot of time thinking about romantic relationships. We think about celebrity couples. We have strong opinions about the romantic prospects of a whole range of fictional characters. And, of course, we also might spend a good portion of our time thinking about our own relationships—or lack thereof....Read More
You might be familiar with Bob Ross. He hosted a long-running show called The Joy of Painting, and he showed countless aspiring artists how to get started in the art form. He was steadfastly convinced that anyone could learn to paint. “All you need is the desire to make beautiful things happen on canvas,” Ross...Read More
Most of us don’t spend much time thinking about them, but pause buttons are pretty darn amazing. Trying to give your attention to the music or the book you are listening to but you get interrupted? The pause button holds your spot. Watching something live on TV or online but need to take a break?...Read More
Do you think the great outdoors are great? Do you think perhaps the outdoors were created to remind us how nice it is inside? Or do you fall somewhere in the middle of those two positions? Whether you can’t wait to get outside when you are inside or can’t wait to get indoors when you...Read More
