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, he had difficulty moving from what he was doing to Read more…
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 caring for a husband recovering from open heart surgery. I Read more…
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 over 25 years we have juggled our work schedules so Read more…
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 the key to any relationship and as parents we often Read more…
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 before I act and choose how I spend my time. Read more…
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 to help me focus and to restore my energy. Music Read more…
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 my bachelor of science degree in Occupational Therapy. As I Read more…
(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. It has taken me this long to settle in, move Read more…
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 Clark. (Learn more about weekly question here). Today the two Read more…
I believe the children are our future. I wrote the following post in June. My oldest child has just turned 21. Rereading this post has had an impact on me, especially the last 4 lines. Many of the things I included here are things my children have said, sometimes paraphrased Read more…