by Kim Alberts | Jun 26, 2019 | Parenting
I went garage sailing with my daughter this past weekend. The weather was beautiful, and citywide garage sales made it the perfect day! Throughout, I couldn’t help but notice how much “stuff” people had for sale: exercise equipment, clothing, books, candles,... 
by Kim Alberts | Jun 26, 2019 | Parenting
I live in small town USA. Population under one thousand people, dogs, and cats. It is a predominately rural area supported by agriculture and ag-related industries. There once were factories in towns nearby, but those have all left the area and the state. The closest... 
by Kim Alberts | Jun 26, 2019 | Parenting
I should have played with my kids more. I read the poem. I vowed to be “that” mom. “That” amazingly wonderful mom who always had energy and time for her kids, who was ready to read the stories, play the games, to have the perfect talks, to be “that” mom.... 
by Kim Alberts | Jun 26, 2019 | Parenting
In the 2000 census, there were 35 million Americans over the age 65! We are living longer, yet are more separated from family than ever before. Baby boomers are caring for both their children and their parents in record numbers. More and more senior living centers,...