Good Old-Fashioned Play is Still Important for Our Modern Grandkids
Did you know that the amount of time that today’s children spend playing is far less than the amount of time we spent playing? How can that be with all the overwhelmed young mothers who seem to spend their time running their children…
Read MoreIt’s Your Season… Embrace it
This past Labor Day I tackled a project that I had been putting off for 25 years. I made up my mind that I had finally had it with my pantry. Whether one of the kids lost their retainer and I had to replace it, a birthday or Christmas or sports tournament…
Read MoreThe Best Time of Day for Yoga: Aligning Practice with Your Body Clock
Yoga is more than just a physical exercise; it’s a practice of connection between mind, body, and spirit. One of the keys to maximizing the benefits of yoga is to align your practice with your body’s natural rhythms, or circadian clock. While the best time for yoga can vary…
Read MoreFamily Caregiver Ideas – 5 Ways to Boost Your Loved One’s Spirit
Are you a caregiver for an aging parent? While seniors in their 70s, 80s and 90s are being encouraged more than ever to stay active, get out and enjoy life, the stark reality is that many experience stress and anxiety over health…
Read MoreLetting Go and the Art of Parenting Adult Children
While I am hoping to be a grandma one day soon, holding baby Ezra made me think about the stages of being a parent. I realized that parenting adult children is actually another stage. So I did what any modern parent does, I googled it. Where’s the Advice for Parents of Adult Children?
Read MoreWalking Well: Check Your Posture to Feel More Confident Walking (VIDEO)
When we have difficulties with our balance, this can really affect our walking. We start to worry about keeping steady and lose the enjoyment of walking. In the last 15 years as a specialist exercise instructor, I’ve helped…
Read MoreWhat I’ve Learned from the Men in My Life That Women Often Miss (Even After 60)
The reality of stepping out there after a long hiatus – whether you’re divorced or widowed – is anxiety-producing. But what I’ve learned about myself and about men couldn’t have been experienced otherwise…
Read MoreCaught in the Care Sandwich – The Life of a 60-Something Caregiver
A lot of women enter their 60s with retirement, travel, and hobbies in mind. However, for a great number of those same women, the reality they find is very different. Don’t misunderstand – these daughters and mothers who end up caring…
Read MoreReflecting On 2024: Your 7 Personal Finance Celebrations
Reflecting on 2024, there is much you can celebrate. The most important is basking in the warmth of being with loved ones and sharing gratitude during the Thanksgiving holiday. Here are seven more reasons to celebrate 2024. You wise
Read MoreCould You Do a Dry December?
The holiday season has well and truly started and the pressure to drink too much is all around us. The temptation is just to go with the flow and then reset with a Dry January, but let’s think out of the box for a moment. How about we play it a bit differently…
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