For the Love of Grandchildren

I’ve heard it said, “the best thing about having children is having grandchildren.” There’s a lot of truth to that. I love my grandchildren as I love my children, the only difference is, I get to enjoy the delightful things they summon, and don’t have the day-to-day responsibilities of all the really tough stuff. Grandchildren […]

Find Your Balance for Good Health

Spiritual, emotional, and physical health are areas we should be diligent about maintaining and improving. One thing that often gets overlooked is the importance of balance. Loss of balance can start gradually as we age, or it can happen suddenly after an accident or an illness. Things like needing to slow down to walk up […]

A Simple Plan for Setting Goals

I’ve known Dr. Daniel Amen for twelve years and he’s helped more than one of my family members with their health. He’s a clinical neuroscientist and psychiatrist, best known for his incredible work with the brain. In his book, Change Your Brain, Change Your Life (1998), Dr. Amen says that “being goal-directed helps keep our behavior on track” (p. […]