Heartland Core Wellness

A message from our friends at the Healthy Start Coalition of Hardee, Highlands & Polk Counties, Inc. In honor of Bereaved Parents Awareness Month. 💚

Honoring Bereaved Parents Awareness Month

July is Bereaved Parents Awareness Month, a time to honor and support parents and families who are living with the loss of a child. The grief that follows the death of a child is lifelong, and every family’s journey is different. This month reminds us to lead with compassion, patience, and understanding.

For bereaved parents, grief may not follow a timeline. Certain dates, milestones, holidays, or everyday moments can bring waves of sadness, even years later. One of the most meaningful things we can do is create space for parents to talk about their child, share memories, or simply feel supported without judgment.

Support does not have to be complicated. A kind message, remembering a child’s name, offering practical help, checking in after the funeral or anniversary dates, or simply sitting with someone in their grief can make a meaningful difference. Small acts of care can help bereaved parents feel seen, supported, and less alone.

It is also important for families to know that help is available. Grief support groups, counseling, crisis lines, peer support, and community resources can provide comfort and connection during an incredibly difficult time. No parent should have to walk through grief alone.

This Bereaved Parents Awareness Month, we remember every child whose life touched the hearts of others. We honor their legacy, support the families who love and miss them, and encourage our community to respond with kindness, compassion, and care.

As we celebrate Independence Day, we’re reminded that strong communities don’t happen by chance. They’re built when people have the opportunity to learn, connect, grow, and care for one another.

At Heartland Core Wellness, we believe wellness is more than healthcare. It’s creating environments where people can thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and economically. It belongs in our everyday lives, not just in moments of crisis.

We’re committed to helping cultivate a culture of wellness because healthier people build stronger families, and stronger families build stronger communities.

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, joyful, and meaningful Fourth of July. ❤️🤍💙

Today, we celebrate fathers, grandfathers, bonus dads, uncles, coaches, mentors, and the men who choose to show up for the next generation.

At Heartland Core Wellness, we know that wellness begins in relationships. It is built in the rides to practice, the difficult conversations, the lessons passed down, and the daily decision to be present.

Some men had strong examples. Others became the example.

To every father and father figure helping create healthier families and stronger communities, thank you.

Your presence matters. Your care matters. Your impact reaches further than you know.

🏠 What if homeownership is closer than you think?

Homeownership can feel overwhelming, but it starts with information.

Our friends at Highlands County Habitat for Humanity are hosting FREE Homeownership Orientation Meetings for individuals and families who live or work in Highlands County.

A healthy community starts with stable housing, strong families, and opportunities to build a brighter future.

📞 Reserve your spot: 863-385-7156

Tag someone who has talked about owning a home. ❤️

🏡 June Orientation Reminder! 🏡

Ready to stop renting and start building a better future?
Highlands County Habitat for Humanity is hosting FREE Homeownership Orientation Meetings this June!

Come learn about:
✅ Program qualifications
✅ The application process
✅ Affordable homeownership opportunities
✅ How Habitat can help your family

📍 Open to families living OR working in Highlands County

☎️ To register, call 863-385-7156
💻 Or email [email protected]

Your future home could start with one meeting. ❤️

Seats fill quickly, so don’t wait!

Today we honor and remember the brave men and women whose lives were given in service to something greater than themselves.

At Heartland Core Wellness, we also recognize the families, children, friends, and communities who carry both the pride and the weight of that sacrifice every day.

As we gather, rest, travel, cook out, and spend time with the people we love, may we also take a moment to reflect on the cost of freedom, the importance of community, and the responsibility we all share to care for one another well.

Wishing our community a safe, meaningful, and restorative Memorial Day.

— Heartland Core Wellness

What's something small that helps you reset mentally?

Rest.
Music.
Laughter.
Movement.
Sunlight.
Good conversation.
Drop what joy looks like for you in the comments ⬇️

Joy matters too.

Sometimes healing looks like:
a phone call,
a meal,
a ride,
a conversation,
or simply being present.
Small things matter more than we think.