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Life doesn’t always grant us the closure we seek, and some of the most painful goodbyes are those that remain unspoken. But these silent farewells also carry profound lessons, teaching us about resilience, the art of letting go, and the strength we find when we...

Author and speaker Donna Cutting recently shared a deeply authentic and heartfelt post, offering solace and understanding to those who have lost a life partner. Her words are profoundly moving and may bring comfort to your grieving heart. “Friends, this writing is not...

Our children and grandchildren have more than physical needs; they also have psychological and emotional needs. Of them, one of the most pressing is a sense of belonging.   Like all of us, your kids want to experience genuine human connection, feel significance within...

Our kids and grandkids are bound to frustrate us at times. It’s part of the deal. Sometimes we get so used to being frustrated that we can’t find another way to look at the situation. There is, however, a great way to reframe your child or grandchild’s frustrating...

Ask your child what they want from you, and they’re likely to say “the newest iPhone” or “a pair of Jordans” or “to leave me alone and let me do whatever I want”. They do in fact want these things, but there are a few unrecognized rewards that are significantly more...

As parents and grandparents, we want our children to develop great judgement. In order to ensure they do; we often try to control the quality of the people around them. We disapprove of some of the friends they bring home, some of the significant others they pick out,...

Each household is run differently, and as a parent, you determine the behaviors that are acceptable or unacceptable underneath your roof. Add in grandparents and any inconsistencies and it can get messy fast! Sometimes, though, as your child grows up, you realize that...