Hope and Help for the Single Parent Family
Parenting: most people who are parents would describe this job as one of the hardest jobs ever. It’s almost like marrying all over again – trying to take ideas from both parents, combining and compromising, then instilling the end result into another human with a mind and personality of his/her own. Certain things can make the job of parenting even more difficult; nuclear family [...]
Successful Aging: How to Stay Healthy and Sharp
Don’t allow the fear of getting old make you resign yourself to sitting in a rocker for hours at a time. There is a great more to successful aging in the 21st century. There hasn’t been a better time in history to find resources for healthy aging and to feel your best for the rest of your life. To age successfully, you will want [...]
Protecting Caregiver Mental Health: Dealing with Psychological Stress
Taking care of someone else’s needs can sometimes be a demanding job. Whether you are caring for your young dependent, a disabled child, or your aging parents (or all three), protecting caregiver mental health is critical. Those in the “sandwich” generation feel the brunt of the stress. Trying to provide high-quality care to both a younger generation (your children or grandchildren) and an older [...]
Peaceful Parenting: Qualities of the Peaceful Parent
Parenting has always been hard. Peaceful parenting has been a goal for generations of parents. Reading classical literature, watching old movies, and reading the Bible all show us this. Every generation of parents has faced their own unique struggles and trials. The goal of parenting is to work yourself out of a job… to send young adults out into the world who are prepared [...]