By: Tanvi Maharaja The human enterprise is replete with struggles and stresses of all kinds. These largely arise as the result of their natural antagonism to our own ideals of what is right and what is perfect. What I think my day should look like, or my work environment should be, or what my spouse … More LIFE LESSONS: Picking Your Battles
By: Sandy Churchill Conflict is everywhere. Turn on the news—people can’t seem to have a conversation if they hold different views. Road rage is steadily on the rise. We hurt people without meaning to—and why? Because we are flawed people living in a dysfunctional world. We sometimes say things we don’t mean, step on each … More Flip It: Tell Yourself a Different Story
By: Barbara Schwartz July 28 is World Hepatitis Day We have Memorial Day and Mothers’ Day. Fathers’ Day, July 4th, and Labor Day. Do we really need a Hepatitis Day in the middle of all our summer celebrations? Yes! Currently, scientists have identified Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E and there are only vaccinations … More What is World Hepatitis Day?
By: Jennifer Lonergan When I was younger, my neighbors threw a fantastic July 4th cookout. They had a huge yard. Plus, with their home being at the end of a dead end street, it was a perfect location with plenty of room for the whole neighborhood to attend. The Sights: A yellow home with a … More Injury Free Fourth 🇺🇸💥
By: Tanvi Maharaja June is Men’s Health Month. And of course, we had Father’s Day earlier this month. So, what could be a better time to celebrate the men in our lives? As moms, we are grateful for the men in our lives, past and present, who influence our lives and help us through the … More Men, Health, and Moms
By: Barbara Schwartz I have had a headache. For two months. It wasn’t a migraine. Didn’t seem to be caused by allergies as anti-histamines didn’t help. It wasn’t crippling and usually wasn’t there first thing in the morning. But by noon, every day for two months, there it was—a slight ache, enough to aggravate me … More Letting Go
By: Martianne Stanger The other day, a meme popped up in my Facebook feed which said: Don’t wait for things to get better. Life will always be complicated. Learn to be happy right now, otherwise you’ll run out of time. The meme, of course, struck me. Not because it was a new thought. Not because … More One Question That Can Improve Your Day
By: Kathleen Blandin With the weather nice and your little rascal wanting to be outdoors, sometimes you have to get creative when the regular good ol’ outdoor activities are not doing the job. Your restless and bored pal needs some inspiration and you are their key to imagination! With that in mind, bubbles are a … More Bubble Fun with Your Little One
By: Deirdre Littlefield As I reflect on this school year, my emotions are mixed. It’s been tumultuous at times, but both of my young kids have been successful I’d say. They’ve each had the opportunity to grow academically and creatively. They have made good friends and learned to rise above difficulty inside and outside of … More Empathy Is Ours to Teach
By: Sandy Churchill The sun is high, bees are buzzing and scents of summer flowers and freshly-mowed grass are filling our spirits with hope and joy this time of year. School years are coming to a close and vacation schedules are tiptoeing within reach. We’ve all encountered the scramble to set forth New Year’s Resolutions, … More Summer Theme Anyone?
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