Monthly Archives: August 2021

When I was a kid, the closest relationships I had were with my grandparents. I loved going to visit them, especially when we got to stay overnight. When I was with my grandparents I felt loved and accepted. I didn't have to worry about making mistakes. Everything was right with the world when I was with them. Grandma Shirk loved birds. When I was a toddler she had two baby chicks, Cuckoo and Lulu. They ran around the house with kleenex for diapers. Grandma and I loved those chickens!We loved staying up late at night with Grandma Light playing games,…

School will be starting soon. It's always a bittersweet time. Time to start something new, but a loss of time you spent together as a family over the summer. You and your kids might have some stress concerning returning to school this year. Here are a few ways to ease that stress.Before school starts, reconnect with a classmate your child hasn't seen in awhile. Maybe have a playdate at a playground. If your child hasn't been around school friends in a while, this will make her more comfortable on the first day.Plan your clothing for the first day…