I’ve been thinking a lot about community lately and how being embedded in one can change one’s life. For better or for worse.
Some communities can eat away at your soul and self-worth and believe it or not, it can be difficult leaving those spaces. Especially if it’s the only family or community you know. To abandon it would mean … Read more...
It’s lots of fun to put a red, white and blue bandana on your dog and take them along to the family picnic, but for dogs, the activities and fireworks on Independence Day can be scary and dangerous. In fact, more pets get lost on July 4 than any other day of the year. Here are some ways pet parents … Read more...
While the 2019 season is just getting underway in Portland, Maine, Historic House Island is a vacation destination for the entire family even the family dog.
Historic House Island — the most relaxing family and pet-friendly island in Portland, Maine — kicks off its 2019 season on May 1. The island offers a modern, light-hearted approach to the quintessential Maine … Read more...
In the next 25 years, $68 trillion in wealth will be transferred by U.S. households. An amazing 70% of wealth transfers are squandered because children and grandchildren are not prepared. Two financial book authors have a solution.
Two financial book authors are collaborating to promote family money conversations. Working together as The Money Ladies, Lori Coonen and Lynne Finch, tell … Read more...
There’s nothing better than going on an all-inclusive vacation with your family! So, to help you decide which resort you should choose for your next excursion, the good people over at Tourico Vacations have compiled a list of the most luxurious all-inclusive resorts opening in 2019.
The Grand Fiesta Americana Punta Cana Los Corales is a “US $130 million-dollar development” … Read more...
For Father’s Day, in support of dads everywhere, Boot Camp for New Moms (BCNM), along with Dads Adventure has launched #DadsGotThis, a campaign celebrating the unique ways men care for their family and deliver as dads.
To participate, moms simply submit a brief video or photo here highlighting something special Dad does to nurture his baby and family and tag … Read more...
If you haven’t heard by now, Serena—you know tennis legend, Serena, has partnered with Pampers in celebration of her “wild child.” I saw the stories on Facebook and clicked one of them. I was happy to read a story about a mom who isn’t trying to stifle her little girl. She isn’t trying to get her to sit quietly and … Read more...
Families with special needs children often assume the role of a manager in their homes. Performing some of the same duties managers who work corporate jobs except all of their training is on-the-job. Often times they are administrative support, making calls and scheduling appointments. They are also the HR director, hiring and firing doctors, therapists, and caregivers. Then they have … Read more...
A new journey began on June 26, 2012. This was the official date of the diagnosis for my baby girl Hannah Roshelle Warren. She was diagnosed with autism and was the newest child added to the Autism Spectrum Disorder. I knew that something was truly not flowing in her life according to her daily behavior. Her vocabulary had decreased, … Read more...
God blessed us with our miracle daughter, Jaden Grace, being born just 12 months after vasectomy reversal surgery—and nine years after our other children were born to us. She was an answer to five years of prayer. We knew nothing of autism before Jaden graced our lives.
The day after her second birthday, I asked a simple question to friends … Read more...
