Feb 27, 2022
A young mother called me in tears and asked, "How can I find time for my own education with all the hats I have to wear? I could relate. I experienced that as a mother of seven and now as a full-time caregiver in a four-generation home.
Listen in as I share four tips on how to keep your brain active and your knowledge...
Feb 20, 2022
When I went to Seattle to watch three little gands eveyone thought I was the most perfect grandma becuase of the fun posts I made. BUT I wasn't perfect. No one can be. Join me as I share my expereinces and what I have leanred about 'perfect parenting' over the last seventy-two years.
Feb 13, 2022
I have been thinking back to 2015. In February of that year, I had a friend who turned 111. You read that right, 111! She lived with her daughter, who was 87. Anna was in good health and could get around with her walker; she bathed herself, fed herself, and was as sharp as a tack. Anna is gone now, but caring for my...
Feb 6, 2022
I have noticed that my expectations are the thing that gets me into the most trouble. If what I think should happen doesn't, I have a hard time enjoying what is.
Adults care about the product or outcome. This sets us up for frustration, disappointment, and sometimes anger when things don't go as planned. Kids, on the...