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Shawn Foucher

Shawn Foucher is a lifelong Midwesterner firmly anchored to all the wonders of the Great Lakes region. He has worked in the media and communication industry for 20 years, both in news and marketing. Along with writing and editing, he also has experience in photography, graphic design and social media management. Shawn is the dad of two daughters, Lilah and Ella, and husband to wife, Amy. If he’s not on some adventure with his girls, he’s probably working on his house or hiding someplace quiet with a good book.

Posts from Shawn Foucher

A port in the storm

Folks around you getting amped up? A few helpful tactics might ease those tense exchanges. 

Untether with 5 easy exercises

Sitting at your computer for hours on end is a sure path to pain. Step away with some simple, weight-free activities.

«La mascarilla es la única manera de lograrlo»

Puede ayudar a proteger a los más vulnerables de enfermedades, según los especialistas en enfermedades infecciosas.

The psychology of sleep

Cognitive behavioral therapy can help patients shed bad habits and anxious thoughts that make for sleepless nights.

‘A mask is the way to do this’

It can help protect the most vulnerable from sickness, infectious disease specialists say.

The safer summer social

Planning a visit with family and friends? A few precautions can lower your exposure to viruses.

Anxious or depressed?

A psychotherapist offers advice for those setting out on their search for help.

Stop the runaway weight train

Life during the pandemic has thrown a wrench in diets and exercise regimens. Here's how to get things back on track.

Guard against loneliness

If you’re feeling isolated or know someone who is, take steps to connect.

The gray days of quarantine

Thinking about a DIY dye job? Learn to spot the difference between simple and severe allergic reactions.

COVID-19: ¿Se va de compras?

Estrategias sólidas para hacer las compras de supermercado, y cómo procesar de manera segura los productos frescos y sus empaques.

COVID-19: Help kids navigate the terrain

At home, open communication and rock-solid routines can wrangle disruptions and uncertainty.