After a summer of fun following my retirement earlier in the spring, the weather has changed suddenly and Fall arrived one rainy weekend in the Pacific Northwest at the end of September. It was so sudden it caught many of us off-guard, including my husband and me. With the cool, crisp days and leaves falling […]
Have you thought about being THE HOUSE that everyone loves to talk about once Halloween decorations start going up? Do you get tired of seeing the same spooky decor at every other house? You will love these very easy yet unique DIY Yard Witches and all of your neighbors will too! There are some different […]
There is no single explanation for elopement behavior. However, there is one origin. Impaired cognitive function affects perception and responses, driving the behavior of the person living with Dementia. Elopement behaviors tend to be temporary in nature, emerging and diminishing as the underlying disease process progresses. The best way to prevent elopement is to understand […]
One of my favorite birthday gifts this year was the one I received about 8 months ago from my daughter. She paid for a subscription for me to something called “Storyworth.” I received an email that explained the gift I was being given and what was involved. The concept is deceptively simple but I’m finding […]
Halloween shenanigans are in full swing…decorating the house, planning trick or treat costumes, fun at pumpkin patches, carving jack-o-lanterns, spooky crafts, fun snacks and more! As a grandparent, I love to be as much a part of all this as possible, but realize it is not feasible to do so. Flat Skelly Skeleton is here […]
Jenny Tolman Judy Rodman Can a singer/songwriter grow into an artist heralded as the ‘Next Big Thing’ – without a major label? Meet Jenny Tolman… – Watch the video interview above – – or listen to All Things Vocal Podcast audio below, or […]
By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC Sure, divorce may end a marriage. But when you’re a parent it doesn’t end the need for working together on behalf of your children. How you communicate with one another about parenting issues is crucially important. That’s because it will affect your children today and for years to come! Here are […]
By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC During divorce proceedings parenting plans or contact schedules are usually established to create a semblance of routine in this new chapter of family life. I am a strong believer in co-parenting whenever possible to serve the best interest of your children. But it’s the reality of post-divorce daily life that puts […]
I truly thought nurturing self-esteem in children was one of the hardest tasks of parenthood. It doesn’t take long to realize that each child that enters your family dynamic has a very different personality. Because of this, some of your parenting tactics will differ a bit if you want your child to grow up with […]
A dear friend wanted to take a last minute get-away to Mexico at the end August. Since this is my year of “Yes!” I went with her. But I’m learning that traveling during a pandemic is a much different experience than previous trips. The noise, music, laughter, and crowds were all missing. Added to traveling […]
