I have always had a passion for the power of words. I earned a college degree in journalism, wrote advertising and PR copy for decades, drafted commentary to help place neglected kids in safe homes, wrote for many publications, and now I publish a magazine. So why do I so…
Answers to your important legal questions from our panel of experts Often decisions about family matters have legal consequences. Got a legal question for one of our experts, ask it here. Here, three of our most trusted attorneys offer their professional opinion on how to handle some tricky situations. Q: Our…
Take the Time to Prep! by Leslie Cunningham | Contributor Graduating high school and heading off to college is an exciting time. Now that you know where you will be for the next four years, you have to decide what organizations you want to get involved with. Sororities are a…
by Susan Sugerman | Contributor Question: How do we speak with our children in ways that impart wisdom and save them from the hard lessons we learned at their age? Answer: It’s a trick question. The real answer is to stop talking. We have had ample opportunity by the time our…
“Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” – Warren Buffett by Greg Morgan | Contributor As children, most of us were probably taught to “put some of your money into savings” or “save your money for college” or “put aside some…
by Alicia Wanek A recent study showed that more than four in ten millennials are stressed about running out of money in retirement. Imagine how many seniors have the same concern! My grandmother once said if she met her Maker with a penny to her name, she would have spent…
Rejuvenate Your Beauty Regimen with Safer Products by Alicia Wanek Do you know what you’re putting on your body? Kathy Grane, Executive Director with Beautycounter does, and she believes you should, too. “Our skin is our largest organ, and it quickly absorbs any chemicals in our personal care products. …
By Dr. Melanie Ross Mills | Special Contributor It’s 2021! This year I’m going to lose 10 pounds. I’ll eat more veggies. I won’t overspend at Costco. I’ll make my children write thank you notes for their Christmas gifts. I’ll exercise an hour every day, spend less time watching tv,…
When I was 17 years old my dad gave me the book, Love is Letting Go of Fear. I’d been having a tough time coping with family issues, school and life in general. Looking back, I realize that most teens are struggling with “issues,” but back then I felt pretty isolated. …