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We understand that grief and loss is a natural part of life, but that doesn’t make it easier to face and feel. As a matter of fact, grief is one of the most difficult emotions to allow to move through us. Below is a poem by Donna Ashworth that we thought you would...

The influence of family values on personal growth is huge. We consistently experienced unseen life lessons and learned from some of the unspoken behaviors of our parents. This writing appreciates the positive and inspirational qualities exhibited by parents that...

When it comes to cherished childhood memories, few experiences rival the excitement of a sleepover at Grandma's house. Studies show that when children sleep at Grandma's house (and visit!), they tend to have stronger family bonds throughout their life, make family a...

The bond between fathers and daughters is crucial for your children’s and grandchildren’s development. Research shows that when a father is deeply engaged and bonded with his children, they do better in school, have greater confidence and do better in social settings....

We’ve all witnessed our child (or grandchild) throwing a temper tantrum in the grocery store while the adults responsible for them stands by with a look of frustration, embarrassment, or panic. Children naturally cry and make mistakes, so why is it that we tend to...

Marriage takes a lot of tenacity, communication, and forgiveness, when both people are working for it, that is. Even still, research shows that more couples over the age of 50 years old are getting divorced than ever before. With that said building and keeping a...

“Hello darkness, my old friend…” We all know the iconic Simon & Garfunkel song, but do you know the amazing story behind the first line of The Sounds of Silence? It began 62 years ago, when Arthur “Art” Garfunkel, a Jewish kid from Queens, enrolled in Columbia...