Your Holiday Commandments by Christa Melnyk Hines Want to experience a more joyful holiday season this year that does not leave you depleted, miserable and broke? Here are ways to shift your perspective and take command of this “hap-happiest” time of the year! Thou...
The important role grandparents play in our lives, and a look at grandparents raising grandchildren during these turbulent times By Michelle Talsma Everson More than six months into the COVID-19 pandemic and the “new normal,” at least to me, still doesn’t seem...
A Back-to-School Essential: A Deep Breath By: Elaine Vallario Each year, we make a checklist for the upcoming school year. This year is no different, only you should add one more item under the 12-pack of number two pencils – a self-care strategy for yourself. Take in...
By Sandi Schwartz How often do you hug your children? We all live busy, stressful lives and have endless concerns as parents, but it is clear that one of the most important things we need to do is to stop and give our kids a big loving squeeze. Research over the past...
By Christa Melnyk Hines Plan ahead to protect your family should disaster strike. When it comes to home disasters, children are most likely to experience a fire. Preparedness and planning saves lives, but nearly three-quarters of Americans have never developed...