After the fire in Louisville and Superior on December 30th, I have seen a common refrain on social media, that material possessions don’t matter. Is it true that money doesn’t matter? I don’t agree with that. In a time of crisis, money offers financial security, peace of mind that can be vital in these dark … Read more
How can parents cope with an ’empty nest,’ when their children are gone, live with a partner, are married, or live across the country?
Shelley Bernhard shares her experiences with her son growing up.
Social norms create powerful influences on people’s behavior through expectations of others. How can we adapt these norms to fit our lives?
How has this time of isolation helped me? How has it helped you? Perhaps it hasn’t? Are there positives?
Yes, there are. In my smaller isolated world, I am learning about what I really need: family, nature, friends, creative outlets, and fewer possessions. I am learning more about myself and others, where I am seeing the very worst and the best in people.
During a couple of my book signings, there were children too young to read, but they looked through my book and loved the illustrations.
It is important to expose children to different experiences so that they can have a fulfilling life, including 3 things: passions, interests, and hobbies.