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Helping Children Cope: How to Talk to Them About the Loss of a Loved One

Telling a child that a loved one has passed away is an incredibly difficult and delicate task. It’s natural for parents and caregivers to want to shield children from pain, but it’s important to approach the situation with honesty, empathy, and reassurance. Here are some guidelines for discussing the loss of a loved one with […]

Checklist: Things To Do Immediately After Your Loved One Passes Away

Following the loss of a loved one, there are many important tasks to manage. Here’s a checklist of urgent actions to take: •IMMEDIATE STEPS AFTER YOUR LOVED ONE PASSES AWAY• 1. Contact the local city or town office for opening and closing the grave. 2. Write and publish an obituary notice. 3. Gather information for […]

The Absence Of PLAY- What Happens?

In the absence of play, individuals, especially children, may experience various negative effects on their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Play is a crucial activity that contributes to the overall development of individuals, and its absence can lead to several consequences: 1. **Limited social and emotional development**: Play provides a platform for children to interact […]

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Check out these stories of people who have had hard times and not only survived, but thrive!

THE CLAY EGAN STORY – ROCKSTAR!

This is one of my favorite people on earth and one of the most inspirational stories out there. Clay is my brother-in-laws brother, so a brother to me. We laughed when I asked him if he could tell me how he STANDS UP & LIVES (my motto) you’ll get that as you read his story… […]

I Am Learning To Walk Again

My grandfather was a veteran who lost his leg. The VA gave him a prosthetic limb, which he appreciated greatly. He outlived my grandmother by two decades. After my dad passed away, I had a conversation with my grandfather about how my mother was coping. My grandfather gave me some advice that I didn’t fully […]

I Survived A Date With Ted Bundy

Years ago I went out to dinner with my neighbor. I asked her to tell me one of her most memorable experiences. I couldn’t believe what came out of her mouth! She told me she had gone on a date with serial killer Ted Bundy! Because of her quick whit, she is still alive today. […]