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The Valley of Love

There are times and places that you’ve felt more love than ever. On the other side of this are the times when you aren’t feeling much love at all. Seems that we more often focus on the side of not … Continue reading →

Choose the Right Divorce Lawyer: 5 Valuable Questions to Ask

When it comes to making the best decision about which lawyer to hire for their divorce, many people rely on getting a referral from a friend of relative. Although this is a common way to choose a lawyer, it can … Continue reading →

Days Of Our Moorings

NAUTICAL CHRONICLES: Days of Our Moorings “Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our moorings”; adapted from “The Days of Our Lives” (thanks Martha). For many years, our boating friend Perry had a “secret” mooring in … Continue reading →

Oh The DREAD of Valentine’s Day!

Sadie Jackson, a fictional heroine, is back on the dating scene for the third time. After two trial marriages, she is bound and determined to get it right. She can be nauseatingly optimistic and enjoys recounting her dating experiences with … Continue reading →

Who Do You Love on Valentine’s Day?

It’s that day again. V-Day. So many look forward to this day in anticipation of how they will be celebrated. Others plan weeks in advance on how to surprise and show their partner how much they love them. Others hope … Continue reading →

The Five Best “Natural” Ways to Manage Your Adult ADHD

The Five Best “Natural” Ways to Manage Your Adult ADHD People with ADHD are often eager to explore all the possibilities of better managing their ADHD challenges. Even though studies show that medication is up to 70-80% effective in reducing … Continue reading →

Why Not Practice More Self-Love?

When you think of the word love what comes to mind? Do you think about the people and things you care most about? Does it bring emotions of joy and kindness? When you think of the word love does it … Continue reading →

Grandparents laughing with grandchildren

How to Help Your Grandchild with ADHD

ADHD runs in families. It is a genetic disorder and a family affair. If you are an adult with ADHD, it is highly likely that another relative of yours will have ADHD. For many adults this other someone is a … Continue reading →

By Laurie Dupar in Articles, Children, Education, Elderly Parents, Family, Kids and Family, Parenting, Self Esteem | No Comments » Tags: ADHD | coping with ADHD | family connections in ADHD | grandparenting

Spouses Do Better Under New Bay State Probate Laws

The conventional wisdom around the country is that Massachusetts is generally “out in front” on many issues of the day. Legalizing gay marriage and instituting Romneycare come to mind. OK…maybe we’ve got that label for good reason. But that hasn’t … Continue reading →

By rosemarywhite in Articles, Divorce, Family, Marriage, Relationships | No Comments » Tags: Estate Planning | Money | Wills

Top Indicators Your Elder Family Member May Not Be Able Continue to Live Alone Any Longer

As your parents age, you are often forced to make difficult decisions about medical, financial or safety issues that you aren’t prepared to make. This guide looks at the top indicators you should be “on the look out for” in … Continue reading →

By Amy Beth Baron in Articles, Elderly Parents, Family | No Comments » Tags: elder care. | nursing homes | sandwich generation | taking care of your aging parents