You can’t overstate the lasting joy you experience when you give of yourself. Who can we reach out to in a caring way today? 

By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC Sadly, in our nation and beyond, children are still being mistreated, neglected, and abused. In April, we recognize National Child-Abuse Prevention Month by raising awareness of how parents, professionals, and concerned parties can protect children from the lasting effects of adverse childhood experiences—especially those caused by a parent’s alcohol misuse. For […]

By Rosalind Sedacca Following divorce it’s tempting to turn your children into “spies.” Don’t go there! When children are told to report on the activities of the other parent, it places the children in a no-win situation. Even worse, using your children as spies has other negative consequences. It promotes lying and deceit. Not surprisingly, […]

Home is more than a house; our work is more than a job. Are we treating them with the intentional care that they deserve? 

We have two choices in life. We can live a life of significance or a life chasing success.

By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC Divorce is tough enough. When children try to protect their parents from its consequences, the parenting is moving backwards and the results are devastating. Always be careful of what you share with your children regarding your own emotional state during and after your divorce. It can create enormous confusion for your […]

Human connection is more than a luxury—it’s a necessity for our overall mental well-being. Research consistently shows that strong social interaction improves our mental health, lowers stress, and can even contribute to better physical health. These connections become even more crucial as we face unique career, family and physical challenges at this time in our […]

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. Easing the post-divorce between-home transitions is a crucial factor. I strongly believe in co-parenting whenever possible to serve the best interest of your children, It’s the reality […]

As the new year dawned, I noticed an older woman at my gym. She appeared to be in her late 60s—slightly overweight, with a distended abdomen, shuffling as she moved. Yet, she had made a bold choice: she secured the services of a personal trainer, a young university student, to guide her. That in itself […]

When we are generous, we are constantly blessed. Let’s make sure to be intentional with an act of generosity this week.