School days are here for many in the US this month. Parents and students are getting back into the swing of things coming out of the summer schedule to the fall schedule. Here are some fun and practical tips to help get you ready! Ready, Set, Go! Suggestions for Parents Image by WOKANDAPIX from Pixabay […]
Transitioning into adulthood for teens is a big deal! Independence and responsibilities begin in earnest at the age of 18. Parents, be aware of what turning 18 means for your teens. In most states, the age of 18 is when a person is officially and legally viewed as an adult, and provides teens the ability
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Are you CPR certified? Watching the football game Monday night, I held my breath as I watched the medical crew on the field. CPR and AED (automated external defibrillator) saved a life. Damar Hamlin, a 24-year-old Buffalo Bills defensive back, was in critical condition early Tuesday after he collapsed on the field in a game
Happy May Day! A ritual in many parts of the world, May Day activities include maypole festivities, picking flowers and dropping them off for neighbors. Picking lilies of the valley was popular where I grew up 🙂 What are your favorite May Day activities? History.com reminds us that May Day has to do with the
Reviewing the most recent data showing that two of three American adults don’t have a will, it was time to dig deeper. Alas, there was no mention about the practical aspects of life. The data revealed information about ages and reasons “why people had not” drafted up a will, yet there was nothing covering our
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Highlights from this week included important national information. Student Debt (Navient), IRS 2021 tax information and at-home Covid tests. Want to make sure you have access to this information to be ready for the tomorrows ahead! Student Debt Forgiveness The court ruling against a student debt lender, Navient hit the headlines this week. This ruling
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Grieving a death is not easy at any age. Grieving a death for younger adults is often a “first death” and very difficult. As Family Caregivers Month continues, let’s care and support for those grieving a death along with our caregivers. Two recent articles highlighted this for me and rather than sit back, I bring
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Family Caregivers Month is here! November is the month where we take time to recognize and give praise and support to ALL people who dedicate their time, often unpaid, caring for a family member in need. As the holiday season is right around the corner, it is important that we show our appreciation for those
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Health Insurance Open Enrollment time is here in the US. Heads-up! Open enrollment for employees, for individuals and for those on Medicare is here. Here are some tips to help you/yours this year. What is the open enrollment period for 2022? Private companies can set their own open enrollment periods with many choosing to do
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Transitions are defined as, “the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another”. As we prepare for a seasonal transition of summer to autumn, it seemed fitting to cover the transitions of life we undergo. Transitions In Life From Birth through retirement and advanced age, transitions are with us every
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