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The Beautiful Benefits of Bonus Families
Published: 05/04/26
By: Shannon Dean
More Than Stepping In There’s a quiet revolution happening in living rooms and at dinner tables across the country. For decades, families formed after a divorce or a new marriage … read more
A Season for Reaching Out
Published: 11/30/25
By: Susan Rosser
A reflection on friendship, compassion, and second chances. Years ago, I came down with a terrible case of the flu while living on the 23rd floor of an apartment building … read more
10 Tips to Manage Holiday Stress
Published: 11/24/25
1. Don’t over-schedule. Remember, it’s okay to say no. If your calendar can’t accommodate all your social demands, it’s fine to skip one—or all of them. 2. Take a walk. … read more
Parenting Pitfalls
Published: 08/30/25
By: Susan Rosser
Parents often miss the mark; the important part is making adjustments along the way. Recently, after offering my niece some unsolicited parenting advice, she let me know exactly what I … read more
Real Life Advice for Exhausted Parents
Published: 08/05/25
By: Shannon Dean
When you are parenting on an empty tank, here are some ways to recharge and refuel Modern parenting has become more than a full-time job. Today’s parents are not only … read more
Back to School Bashes
Published: 08/01/25
Back to School Events Back to School Splash Saturday, August 2 Check out this end-of-the-summer celebration with refreshments and children’s activities. Representatives from Sunrise schools will be on hand to … read more
Stay Calm in a Crunch
Published: 08/01/25
By: Susan Rosser
  A Little Perspective Offers Big Rewards Years ago, my dad took his car to the dealership for a quick repair. They told him it would take, at most, an … read more
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