It turns out a little worrying is actually a productive way to problem solve. This is good news for me! I am a fretter! I know it, and everyone else does too. Unfortunately this seems to be a trait you can pass to your kids — something else for me to worry about! When I was…
The deal was that her Dad would take care of her all summer. But 2 months is too long! I just couldn’t resist volunteering for a few hours one day a week. After all, if it is cool enough for Lesley Stahl (I am reading her book,Becoming Grandma— full review will follow) then it is cool…
DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC? Nothing is more magical to me than the sound of a child reading a book. Well, except maybe the sound of a book being read to a child! The main reason I felt driven to write children’s books was to add to the magically enticing library of stories already appealing…
There are so many encounters in life for which you have to prepare your thoughts; and not just formal speaking engagements! Many situations often require planning ahead so that you know what you want or need to say, like remembering all the questions you have for your doctor or for a job interview; sometimes just what you…
7 Ways to Exercise Your Brain—And Why You Really Need To! By: Michele Rosenthal Excerpt of article featured in Spirituality & Health http://spiritualityhealth.com/articles/7-ways-exercise-your-brain%E2%80%94and-why-you-really-need Cognitive brain function peaks in our early fifties, but staying mentally active can prevent brain loss in the years to follow. Early in your fifth decade, researchers believe, your cognitive brain performance…
