Education… Helping children from going limbic 17 Mar 202018 Mar 2020 Three words for parents to help children cope with increased stress from coronavirus changes: "Tell me more." Upsetting feelings are making kids sick. Good listening helps. Dr. Paul MacLean’s triune…
Health… Self-esteem as our auto-immune system 14 Mar 202015 Mar 2020 A 14-Day relationship skills class for couples in quarantine is available, helping boost emotional connection and self-esteem in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Published by Purpose Built Families Foundation,…
American Life… Army veteran was sleeping in Walmart parking lot to be close to mom 2 Mar 20202 Mar 2020 Being close to mom in a South Florida nursing home meant sleeping in a Walmart parking lot. Fortunately, this Army veteran was able to rapidly get V.A. benefits to get…
Health… There’s a gift in planning for coronavirus epidemic 26 Feb 202027 Mar 2020 There's a potential gift in planning and preparations for the coronavirus epidemic that goes beyond the CDC's recommendations. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex M. Azar II reports to Senate…
Housing… Saving Veteran lives means hitting the streets 24/7 motivated and resourced 20 Feb 202022 Feb 2020 Operation Sacred Trust is hoping America's tech pioneers will make the difference to save veteran lives and end veteran homelessness, saying the same passion and technologies that help America explore…
Military and Veterans… VA holding professionals accountable for veteran suicides is important step 16 Feb 202016 Feb 2020 Recent investigations by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs found VA professionals could have done more to prevent suicides and took disciplinary action. Veteran advocates say veteran lives can be…
American Life… Last minute help with your Valentine’s Day card – 187 examples of appreciations for those we love 13 Feb 202027 Mar 2020 Ready to write the perfect Valentine's Day card? Get inspired with 187 real life examples of appreciations for the ones we love. I appreciate that you stimulate me intellectually and…
Military and Veterans… A warrior lives on through his commitment to helping Veterans overcome the wounds of war in the arms of their loved ones 13 Feb 202013 Feb 2020 V.A. Chaplain Ed Waldrop was searching for an answer to the consequences of post traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injuries, and other visible and invisible wounds of war that had…
Lifestyle & Leisure… Getting over grudges that can sabotage Valentine’s Day 13 Feb 202027 Mar 2020 How do you celebrate Valentine's Day when you're holding onto grudges? That's awfully difficult. Writing a "Letting Go of Grudges Letter" can help. It’s important in a relationship to get…
American Life… A Valentine’s Day Gift that Lasts: Ending Family Power Struggles 13 Feb 202027 Mar 2020 Want a terrific Valentine's Day gift that lasts? Learn to recognize power struggles that sabotage love, relationships, marriage, and families ... and put them in the past. A power struggle…
Housing… Overcoming homelessness, Miami Veteran is ready for fresh start at life, love 11 Feb 202013 Feb 2020 Robert Jacoby, 57, is a fighter. For much of his life, he was also known as an over-achiever. “I used to be someone,” Jacoby remembers. Jacoby’s father was a popular…
Music… Daddy Is a Rock Star: The Allman Betts Band 10 Feb 202013 Feb 2020 Last year, the sons of giants released their first album Down to the River and they’ve already built a wonderful fan base on the road. Mixing up their long set…
Military and Veterans… Who are the warriors searching for the Tony Rankins and other homeless veterans in America? 5 Feb 202013 Feb 2020 Warriors who protect the warriors. “In order to be anything, you must be brave enough to fail.” Kirk Douglas, who died this week at 103, will long be remembered for…
Housing… Veteran, 74, becomes homeless in Fort Lauderdale after 33 years at same apartment 3 Feb 202013 Feb 2020 In just three hours, fellow Army Veteran secures housing for homeless Broward senior By all accounts, Robert Beckler, 74, was a good tenant. More than 33 years at the same…
Culture… Emotional numbing is contributing to veteran homelessness and suicide 9 Nov 201913 Feb 2020 "Emotional numbing" is contributing to Veteran homelessness, addiction, and suicide, a former VA Chief of Chaplains said. "Everyday, we see the direct connection between relationship breakdown and homelessness," added Jacob…
Military and Veterans… Veterans Day and the Heroes Among Us 8 Nov 201913 Feb 2020 Veterans Day is Monday, November 11, 2019. Fewer than 10 percent of America's adult population have served in the military. On Veterans Day, we honor the nearly 20 million Americans…
News… Homelessness Challenging Florida’s Post-9/11 Veterans 21 Oct 201913 Feb 2020 One in five qualifying for VA-funded Supportive Services for Veteran Families help in South Florida enlisted after 9/11, six-year study reports PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., October 18, 2019 (Associated Press) -Homelessness is…
American Life… ‘There is hope and meaning moving forward’: Sister becomes advocate after brother’s suicide at VA 4 Oct 201916 Feb 2020 In the 18 months since her younger brother killed himself in the parking lot of a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital, Alissa Harrington has joined a support network, passed the…
American Life… Memorial Day Challenge 26 May 2019 We won’t get wet, moving or challenged talking about swimming, riding a bicycle or climbing a mountain. How many calories will we burn chatting, contemplating, posting, or tweeting, no matter…
News Broward County Homeless Veterans Find Hope, Help, Healing 21 May 201926 May 2019 Camille Eisenmann recalls hearing about the program to help Broward County homeless Veterans just after Christmas in 2013. Weeks later, after applying for a case manager position on indeed.com, the…