Most people in the U.S. are aware that this Sunday May 10 is Mother’s Day and most people are still in a quandary as to what to give their mother.  Every year we hear people saying they just do not know what to “buy” their mother.  Well, we strongly believe there is one gift that [...]

As a parent of three children (now adults) I am very aware of the mistakes I made while raising the family.  Plus I am certain I made mistakes that I’m not aware of.  Oh yes, I made mistakes!  Thus when I became a new grandparent I was determined to be very careful of my interactions [...]

Most of us when younger were told to think before you speak which is, no doubt, good advice. What we were not told is specifically what we are to think about and what else might we do to help us communicate effectively. Many of us may only stop to think if what we are ready [...]

Grandma Julie was filled with joy recently—had another memorable time with my granddaughter.  First some background.  A few weeks ago I spent a couple of hours playing and dancing with Cianna.  She had been crawling for some time and was very capable of maneuvering her way about the house without ever hurting herself.  For some [...]