Archive for Family
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Keeping the Holidays Cheerful through Positive Child Discipline
By Rondi Doyle Director of Community Relations Child Abuse Council The sights, sounds, treats and time with family and friends are what make the holidays magical. These same joys can also lead to holiday mishaps for families with children. Luckily, there are positive ways to reinforce good beh...
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Lighthouse Homecare
By Dan Adams Lighthouse Homecare Our In-home care service workers continue to assist a growing number of older adults and those with chronic illnesses or disabilities. We make it possible for our clients with limitations to remain at home in a comfortable and familiar environment. Services can...
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Ella’s Kitchen
It is December, and nothing says lovin’ like something from the oven! Whether it is a roast turkey, meatloaf, cookies or casserole, those aromas fill the house and make everyone feel good. Ella [Ella can be contacted at ellaweeza@yahoo.com or Ella – 50+ Lif...
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Documents everyone needs
By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford Here's a scenario that some families sadly face: They contact their attorney to explain that an elderly relative is no longer able to care for himself. Perhaps the family just went to visit the loved one and found filthy living conditions, bills piled up a...
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Overcoming the stressful slumps of the holidays
By Holly Alguire Bradley University Student Intern Mississippi Valley Child Protection Center Child Abuse Council Holidays are supposed to be a relaxing, fun-filled time for family. But, somehow, this time of year tends to be the most stressful few weeks. Whether it be worrying how many peop...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER – Counting my blessings
By Mike Mickle Welcome to November, everyone. We are firmly in Fall's grip. The trees are beautiful, the air is crisp and in our house, fall sports mania has taken hold. We reached a milestone last month. Our youngest son, Matt turned 10. That signaled the end of single digits in the Mickle hous...
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On Thankfulness
By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home When our founding fathers sailed across the Atlantic in search of freedom and a new way of life, they did so at untold risk. They did not have reliable communications systems. No ship-to-shore radios to notify others in the event of an eme...
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Tackling Difficult Topics with Your Children
By Amy Alvarez, MSW Program Manager Mississippi Valley Child Protection Center Child Abuse Council As a parent and/or role model in the life of a child, it is our responsibility to teach our children right from wrong, not to talk to strangers and to look before crossing the street. We teach...
