By Cheryl Maguire | Contributor I feel like I never see my 17-year-old twin teens anymore. School, sports, activities, work, and friends all call them away from home. I try to convince myself that their packed schedules help ease me into the transition of them going to college next year,…
By Sandi Schwartz Sometimes life can be tough. Whether we are feeling anxious about current affairs or dealing with a health issue, something as simple as laughter—believe it or not—can help us persevere. As adults, we tend to get bogged down with our to do lists and stresses of daily…
Our editors and writers are all-in for family game night! The friendly competition, the laughter, and just getting everyone to sit down together—we’ve gathered some beyond-the-classics games for your family to enjoy. Have fun! By Good Life Family Magazine Editors SkyBound Superfight (ages 8+) Create crazy battles with scenarios beyond…
By Dr. Carla Garcia Carreno, Infectious Disease Specialist at Children’s Health℠ | Contributor The holidays are usually filled with festivities and gatherings with friends and family, but this year, celebrations will look different – especially as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises that gatherings with friends and family who do not live…
By Cheryl Maguire Ashley, age 44 was awoken by a loud thud. She sprinted to the source of the sound only to find her mother, age 68, lying on the living room floor next to the couch. She began to panic when she saw the pool of blood beneath her….
By Children’s Health | Contributor Parents can expect their kids to get colds every year, especially during the fall and winter months when the risk of flu is also higher. So, how can you tell if your child is having flu symptoms or just has the common cold? Causes of…
By Sue Groner | Contributor As a new mom, I worked tirelessly to adapt to a new, and unfamiliar landscape, before founding The Parenting Mentor and the CLEARR™ method of parenting. I chose to start this journey because I truly understood the value of mentorship in all facets of life….
Book Review: Generational Lessons from Dad By Sheryl Lilly Pidgeon | Editor-in-Chief, Good Life Family Magazine You immediately are drawn in to Brian Baleno’s memoir, which begins as the 27-year-old’s life is forever altered by a 5 A.M. phone call. His love of and commitment to family is abundantly clear…
By Dr. Dean Beckloff | Contributor Father’s Day. For many, this day to celebrate fathers truly is a special day. To remember and honor the men who helped not only guarantee we came into this world, but also helped raise us with our mothers. For many, those men were gentle,…