The tradition of the New Year’s Resolutions can be traced back to 153 B.C. Janus, a mythical king of early Rome was placed at the head of the calendar. With two faces, Janus could look back on past events and forward to the future. Janus became the ancient symbol for resolutions and many Romans looked…

This quote is a follow up on the Parenting Tips from my blog post on January 5th.  Carl Jung said, “Children are educated by what the grown-up is and not by what he says.” “Yellow Brain Parents” want their children to be respectful, prompt and organized. Are you? “Blue Brain Parents” want their children to…

I just finished played a game of QuickBooks? Never heard of it?No, it’s not a new “app” on an Iphone or a family board game. It’s my “Creative Blue Brain” having a little “Orange Brain Fun” at something I always avoided… catching up on my accounting! Yikes.. how boring and dull. But not any more!…

Recently, I joined another LinkedIn Group. My “Green Brain” wanted to increase my Social Media learning curve, so I spent time yesterday and today reading and participating in a group marketing discussion. As of this moment, the group discussion has 162 comments! I was pleasantly overwhelmed by the generosity of information that was shared by…

During the holidays change, stress and a sense of loss or grief can be significant. Missing a loved one who has passed away can be a stressful change during the holiday season or a family celebration. John De Berry, a grief counselor and consultant who was the Bereavement Coordinator of Palliative Care and Home Hospice…

“Tis the Season to be Jolly,” but for some parents and children “Tis the Season filled with Folly.” The following “Parenting Brain Color“ Tips will help to make your Christmas celebrations less stressful and more fun! “Yellow Brain Parents” are dependable organizers who need orderliness and have traditional views about family members’ behavior during celebrations. They…

Yesterday, our “Joyful Chaos” came to a close. Our son, daughter-in-law, 3 year old granddaughter and 10 month old grandson moved into their new home. My husband, Jordan, and I refer to their return from Brazil and 15 month sojourn with us as a “Once in a life time blessing that will never come again!”…

Her grandchildren, great grandchildren, family members, friends and neighbors all called my maternal grandmother “Mimi.” When my mother became a grandmother we continued the maternal grandmother family tradition and called her “Mimi” and my Mimi became “Mimi Eva.” When I became a grandmother, I was thrilled and honored  that our children continued our family tradition……