The world was a very different place than it was just a few short decades ago. As a millennium drew to a close, there were more people on the planet than ever before. In addition, resources like the Internet, social media, and other modern technology at our disposal has…
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Simplifying and Downsizing May Just Be Contagious!
The day before my youngest son got married, his older brother announced that he and his family were moving back to NC. He’d got a new job. We were thrilled. I missed having he and his brother close to home and the 1,000 miles between us grew enormous once baby…
View More Simplifying and Downsizing May Just Be Contagious!Making The Lives Of Your Family Members Better
Looking after a family is not easy. Working together to make each other’s lives easier is something we all try to do. It’s not just about easing day-to-day burdens, however, but taking care of each other in less obvious ways. If you’re wondering whether or not you’re doing enough for…
View More Making The Lives Of Your Family Members BetterTAKING CARE OF YOUR FAMILY – FROM YOUNGEST TO OLDEST
We don’t like to think about things like death, illness or accidents, but we do want to make sure that our family has everything it needs should anything happen. With each passing year our families grow. Each new member increases the demand for care and support. Fortunately, each new person adds love…
View More TAKING CARE OF YOUR FAMILY – FROM YOUNGEST TO OLDESTBe A Through-Line: Supporting Your Grandchild When Mom Has Postpartum Depression
Most of us remember the feeling of being pushed out of our comfort zone when we become a parent for the first time. Becoming a grandmother can elicit similar feelings. There’s no doubt that we feel overwhelming joy the moment the new little one arrives and an unexpected desire to protect and…
View More Be A Through-Line: Supporting Your Grandchild When Mom Has Postpartum DepressionPUSHED OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE
FULL OF SUPRISES I have been pushed out of my comfort zone. Big time. Last night, I received a FaceTime phone call from my sons and their wives/fiance. I’m always excited when I see their faces on my phone and, I answered without hesitation. I must admit my anxiety level…
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