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Is it time to have “the talk”?
Just thinking about "the talk" brings so many thoughts and emotions to the surface. You may be thinking, "It seems like just yesterday he/she was born!" The truth is, children are growing up quickly and learning things at an earlier age than ever before. The idea of...
Driving Skills
When teenagers learn to drive, most parents strap on a great amount of patience and resolve. Parents typically quiz their children on the laws of driving to ensure they understand the material well. They become their biggest cheerleader when their child achieves the...
Creating a Quality List
Are you thinking about dating? It can be a fun time to build a friendship with someone and to lay a foundation for a strong and healthy relationship. However, dating has the potential to lead to heartbreak when we dive in head first. What if there was a way to be more...
Love vs. Infatuation
If you are currently in a romantic relationship, consider the following questions: Do you have to look and act your best around this person? Do you feel comfortable and free to be your genuine self? Is your relationship based primarily on how you feel? Has your...
How soon should I get tested after unprotected sex?
If you are concerned you may have been exposed to an STI, schedule a visit with your physician or local STI clinic as soon as possible. Sometimes symptoms of an infection will show up within a day. Other times, it can take months for there to be an indication of a...
How will drugs and alcohol affect my baby?
In 2013, 27,000 newborn babies were diagnosed with drug dependencies in the United States. While in the womb, a baby receives blood, oxygen, and nourishment from the mother. Because of this, whatever goes into the mother's body has the potential to affect the unborn...
Things to Consider When Searching for a Great Sitter
Due to the busyness of life and our commitment to a multitude of activities, we are presented times where we leave our children in the hands of someone we trust. Perhaps it is work responsibilities or the weekly Friday night date that draws us away. Despite the...
Parents: Do’s & Don’ts for the First Week of School
Whether we like it or not, back to school time is upon us, and summer as we know it is ending. Having the freedom of summer has been fun, but now it’s time to start thinking of all things school: buying supplies, school outfits and shoes, bedtime routines, and packing...
What Role Do Men Play in Abortion?
Studies show that men have a major impact and influence on a woman’s final decision about her pregnancy.* Men are either aware of the pregnancy and must respond in some way, or they are left out of the decision because they never knew about their child. Some men...
Are You Battling Morning Sickness?
Do you feel sick each morning when you try to get out of bed? Do certain sights or smells trigger nausea? Pregnancy is a beautiful gift; however, there are often uncomfortable side effects that pregnant women may experience – one of them being morning sickness (or...
Why Do We Need Boundaries?
Think about fire for a second. Fire is both useful and enjoyable when kept in its proper place. We count on and use fire to light, cook, fuel, heat and protect. Inside a fireplace or within certain boundaries, fire is helpful and can also evoke a pleasurable,...
Do You Want to Make a Difference?
What are you waiting for? Volunteer opportunities are available. Whether your passion is Education, Intervention, Restoration, Clarity has a place for you to serve where you can and will impact lives in our community. Positions are available with direct contact with...
Understanding Postpartum Depression
I remember how excited I was when I got pregnant with our first child almost 20 years ago. I was thrilled to be expecting a child that we would welcome into our hearts and home. We had wanted to get pregnant so we were happy to have had no problem conceiving. I had no...
Clarity’s 19th Annual Golf Challenge
Monday, July 31st, 2017 - we invite you to golf with a great purpose at this year’s Clarity Golf Challenge at Indiana’s #1 rated golf course – Otter Creek in Columbus, Indiana. At the Golf Challenge, each swing brings a sense of great satisfaction that you’re...
Meet Our Summer Interns!
Clarity is honored to have two interns joining us this summer: Jade Burnett (pictured on the left) and Annalie Scheidler (right). Both will be rotating through each department at Clarity to get a thorough understanding of non-profit work and our organization as a...
BABY&ME – Tobacco Free Program
In April of 2016, Clarity Pregnancy Services began offering our clients the BABY & ME – Tobacco Free Program initiative to help pregnant women quit smoking and remain tobacco free. Housed out of our Columbus pregnancy center, clients throughout the Clarity...
What’s the difference between an STI and STD?
Are you confused about the difference between a STD and STI? You're not alone. With the increased use of the term STI, Clarity wants to clarify what's up with the change. To start off, the acronym STI refers to a sexually transmitted infection while STD refers to a...
Meet Tim Bond
Name: Tim Bond Title: Executive Director 1. Tell us a little about your family. I’ve been married to my amazing wife, Pam, for nearly 32 years (she’s the administrative assistant to the principal at Brown Co. High School). We have two adult children,...
Sponsor Spotlight: Sandy Hook Church
Sandy Hook Church is one of Clarity's 2017 Signature Sponsors. With their partnership, Clarity is able to offer each of our services free of charge (with the exception of STI lab testing and treatment) to all of our clients. Thank you, Sandy Hook Church!...
A Safe Place to Sleep
Have you ever heard of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS? SIDS is the leading cause of death in infants between the ages of 1 and 12 months. The cause of SIDS is largely unknown; however, recent research suggests SIDS babies are born with an abnormality in the...
What Women Are Saying After a Post-Abortive Study
After years of regret and the agony of carrying a painful secret, many women and men think there is no chance of an escape from their despair. Hearing that a post-abortion recovery support group even exists and is available to them begins to give them hope. They hear...