The experience of grief is typically not very comfortable. We might experience a range of unpredictable emotions, we may feel very sensitive or disconnected, and the people around us may interact with us differently. However uncomfortable, grief is an important…
These three words are often heard and yet many times their true meaning gets lost. It is worth a moment to stop and understand the difference between these words in service of your grief journey. What is grief? Grief is…
The gift-giving season is here, and for those with children young or old, there are all kinds of toys to be bought. But, not all toys are created equal, and certainly not to the same safety standards. In fact, children’s…
Grief happens to us all. Time is a good healer, but it can help to acknowledge grief and take steps to heal. Here are 5 ideas that might help you cope when someone you love has died: Join in rituals.…
According to the National Funeral Directors Association, the median cost of a funeral (viewing and burial) in the U.S. in 2014 was $7,181 (not including vault burial). The median cost of a U.S. funeral with cremation was slightly cheaper at…
Accidents happen at amusement parks, from skinned knees to serious ride malfunctions. But theme parks have a number of safety measures in place to ensure that your family’s time there is fun and incident-free. In fact, state inspectors and regulatory…
Most of us spend a significant amount of time in our cars, whether it’s commuting or running errands or simply enjoying the road. But many of us don’t know the basics of vehicle maintenance or repair. With a little do-it-yourself…
When Two Words Collide: Car “Crash” Or Car “Accident”?” Words, and how they’re used, are important. The more we use words or phrases in certain ways, the more we become accustomed to that usage, making it seem “normal.” In cases…
Daylight savings time has become a fact of life over the decades, but does it continue to throw off our sleep schedule? There are a lot of things to dislike about daylight saving time: the disruption in our sleep schedule,…
For many motorcyclists across the country, the end of fall marks a crucial maintenance time for their cycles. Some fortunate riders enjoy year round suitable cycling climate. If you are not one of the fortunate, you need to follow a…
