Mother’s Day With a Twist (Three Minute Read)
The second Sunday each May can be a minefield of emotions for those of us who’ve lost our mothers, and for those of us who aren’t mothers. For those of us who ARE mothers and grandmothers, this holiday can be filled with joy, or it can be a source of...
Unscramble Your Money-Talk (Three Minute Read)
If you and your partner clearly communicate with each other about your finances and are always on the same page, feel free to stop reading now. Pat yourselves on the back, because you’ve succeeded where many of the rest of us are challenged. Whether it’s...
Family Meetings (Three Minute Read)
If you’re a member of a family, chances are you’ve participated in a family meeting. Whether you’re deciding about toppings on your pizza or which movie to watch, if there’s more than one decision maker, somehow a consensus arrives. My dad...
THE CO-PARENTING BILL OF RIGHTS© (Three Minute Read)
Some divorced couples have really figured out how to co-parent in the best interests of their kids. Others? Not so much. So, over a period of several months, I did some research, asked many questions, read books and articles, and then I developed a document patterned...
Burning Bridges (Three Minute Read)
This is a good story related to me by a friend who used to be in management at a big box store. When she was advised by HR that she had to terminate an employee for absences, she wasn’t happy about the task at hand. The employee was a good worker, pleasant and...
Going Into Business With A Family Member? (Three Minute Read)
With the drastic changes we’ve seen over the past year in the business world, it might be the perfect time to put on your entrepreneur’s hat and try something new. And you understand that it might very well take a village (or a rich relative) to turn your...
Silver Linings One Year Later (Three Minute Read)
It’s been a year since a worldwide pandemic was declared, and society as we knew it went into lockdown. We’ve seen a lot that we never could have imagined in a million years (toilet paper, anyone?) and watched with both terror and sadness as hundreds of...
Single Again? Is Online Dating A Good Choice? (Three Minute Read)
Dating can be daunting. It no longer begins with a simple, innocent, “meet cute.” I’m aware that online dating has been around for a couple of decades, and although I’ve been widowed for awhile, I’ve shied away from sticking my toes in...
The Importance of Civility (Three Minute Read)
I think I fell in love with the message conveyed by this illustration the first time I saw one of those “co-exist” bumper stickers. Diversity, inclusion, and respect are words that have always had deep meaning to me, and the January 6th attack on our...
Coping Skills (Three Minute Read)
For the past few years, I have had the honor of volunteering at Adam’s Place, a southern Nevada non-profit group helping children to deal with loss. I work with the adults who have the love and foresight to introduce their kids to the support they can find at...
Baby Steps . . . Yay Me! (Three Minute Read)
One of my all-time favorite movies is “What About Bob?” If you’ve never seen it and want to laugh, do yourself a favor and find it somewhere. This wonderful comedy made me a big believer in the concept of taking baby steps and congratulating...Free Initial Consultation!
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