Podcasts
Transitions
In our August 2, 2022 Podcast, Don and I talk about transitions. When I think about transitions, the first thing that comes to mind is memories of helping my son change from one activity to another. As a young child, Read more…
Podcasts
Sneaking Around at 5 am: Podcast 16 Parental Burnout
This is a blog that I wrote in November of 2019 and the story that I share on our #16 Podcast entitled, Parental Burnout. This post describes a moment in time in my life as a parent and a spouse Read more…
Parenting Ourselves and self-care
Parenting Ourselves: Couple Time
Fleetwood Mac to the Rescue! Finding ways to take care of ourselves can take creativity. Spending time together as a couple can be even more challenging. For Don and I, we have chosen to share parenting responsibilities and so for Read more…
Communication
FHF Blog #11: New Year’s Resolution: Communication
Communication is so essential to relationships yet these skills are seldom taught. Don and I empower parents to be the best versions of themselves to best help their children grow. Our philosophy centers around: Consciousness, Collaboration and Respect. Communication is Read more…
Parenting Ourselves and self-care
FHF Blog #10: What brings you joy?
This sweet face now stares up at me every time I open my laptop. Her eyes portray pure love and call out to me, “Are you doing what you love, are you writing?” The emotional response helps me focus, think Read more…
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FHF Blog #9: Sunrise: Reflections and Insight
Today I awoke at 5:30 am feeling refreshed and recharged. Looking out the giant window as I lay in the comfortable bed, I was able to remain quiet and calm and go within. I have learned that I use music Read more…
Parenting Ourselves and self-care
FHF Blog #9: Caregiver Burnout
I have both personal and professional experience with caregiver burnout. I work in adult and primarily, geriatric, rehab as an Occupational Therapist. I have worked in this area my entire career, since 1992, when I graduated from Elizabethtown College with Read more…
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FHF Blog #8: Sending Big Waves into Motion, Releasing Secrets
(Originally posted September 25th, 2019) Relax, renew, rejuvenate and recharge, take 2. I am at the beach all by myself. I have never done this before. I’ve been here for 6 hours and I am finally sitting down to write. Read more…
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FHF Blog #7: New Year: If not now, then when?
I enjoy inspirational messages. Sometimes these messages arrive at the perfect time and it feels like the universe is speaking directly to me. I receive a daily message from Neale Donald Walsh as well as a weekly question from Paul Read more…
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FHF Blog #6: Reflections on a simple but miraculous evening with my family
(Originally written January30th, 2011) I wrote the first draft of this blog, two weeks ago. I had forgotten about writing this and even the experience we had just two weeks ago. Life has been so moment to moment for Read more…