The Gift of Dishwashing
A mother remembers one of the best gift she’s ever received, which arrived when she was preparing to move her family.
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Treasuring the Imperfect
Author Cathy Carr describes her favorite handmade present, and considers why gifts with a personal touch are preferred by most people.
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A Creative Anniversary Surprise
A teacher receives an amusing special gift from her husband, who is on a business trip during their anniversary.
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Gifts of Love and Time
A teacher describes how Christmas evokes special memories of her mom, and some steps she takes to make it through and celebrate the season.
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Valuable Insights from Supporting Our Children’s Mental Health
A parent of children with complex physical and mental health challenges describes lessons learned in helping family navigate issues.
“Several of our children have complex issues, including chronic pain …(but) while there have been many struggles, I’ve also found many ways to nurture my children’s mental health….”
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Progress Instead of Perfection
A researcher and mother of six looks back on the year’s upsides and downsides, and describes the approach that’s significantly improved her focus on what’s most important.
“When I look back over all that has happened in 2023, things seem a bit overwhelming….”
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Sleep Walker
A software designer describes the difficulties of dealing with insomnia and shares the simple approach he’s taken to combat the problem.
“As we get older, our sleep patterns change. I’m in my 60s, and for the past year I’ve been dealing with insomnia ….”
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Small Steps, Big Results
A writer and publisher describes the most effective small changes she’s made over 2023 to improve her family and personal life.
“On some days, it’s a challenge to feel optimistic. Daily life often has difficulties, and news reports about local and worldwide problems can feel overwhelming ….”
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Building an Interest
A father’s approach to problem solving creates lifelong memories.
“My father had a very simple policy: all problems were just puzzles to be solved – all puzzles had a solution. The trick was to understand….”
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The Traditions We Kept
A father of four reflects on the steps that helped continue good family communication and build positive memories after the death of his wife, Maureen.
“When my wife passed away, the children were 12,12,14 and 15. The challenge of parenting as a single dad was terrifying. I didn’t have a plan, but I still wanted to be a family….”
