Valentine’s Day may be about passion and romance for some, but for parents, weekend getaways and romantic dinners for two are rarely on the menu. No matter how you celebrate with your significant other, be [Read More]
Giving kids the responsibility to stay home alone can be a positive and confidence building experience, a rite of passage. Every parent will reach the point where they are faced with the decision whether their [Read More]
The day your child was born is a day to celebrate and make them feel special. Birthday parties are fun, but they can be a lot of work and the costs can quickly add up. [Read More]
Oftentimes when a parent is struggling with a terminal illness, the worry, stress and fear of leaving a child can be overwhelming. “When a parent finds out the devastating news that they have a terminal [Read More]
Kids are built for action. They don’t want to just go fishing – they want to catch fish. The species caught isn’t nearly as important as the number of fish caught. Don’t forget the rules [Read More]
When Joe Sumners married Lynn Cantrell in 1992, he gave a wedding band to her and a ring to Lacey, Lynn’s 9-year-old daughter. “I understood from the start that I was not just marrying [Read More]
What’s a stepmom to do on Mother’s Day? Do we insist that honor be bestowed upon us? Do we create expectations of what our stepchildren should do for us? Do we allow the biological mom to get [Read More]
Jerry Sandusky. Roman Polanski. Warren Yerger Sr. While you might not be as aware of the last two names, the first one probably means something to you. Though many others are not “famous,” they are [Read More]
I’m sure I don’t have to tell you grandparents how important you are to your grandchild(ren). You are so much more than an occasional babysitter. You teach without it even seeming like you are, and [Read More]
This article is intended for general educational purposes and is not to be regarded as legal advice. Seek counsel for your specific situation from an experienced estate planning attorney. Parents of disabled children [Read More]
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