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Plugging In or Tuning Out

No Comments 04 April 2013

Technology’s Effect on Our Lives By Moira Donovan Last week a group of colleagues met for a mid-week dinner celebration in a lively local Tex-Mex restaurant. With the platters of chips and bowls of salsa to share and a spouse or two sprinkled between, we laughed over miss-steps and shared our stories. We remembered why [...]

Aging, Aging Parents, Disabilities, Elder Care, Family, Finances, Money

Legal Documents for All Ages 18 – 118 ( Part 2)

No Comments 13 February 2013

Part 2 of 3 Submitted by: Nancy M. Rice, Esquire, CELA Q: What are the “top 3″ legal documents everyone should have? A: 1. Advance Medical Directive/Living Will 2. Durable General Power of Attorney 3. Last Will and Testament Q: Which 2 documents take effect immediately, not at death? A: Last [...]

Child Therapy, Divorce, Family, Family Mediation, Holiday Conflict, Uncategorized

When the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Isn’t

No Comments 28 November 2012

Children of Divorce, Young or Grown Struggle with Lingering Issues Submitted by: Roseann Vanella, owner of Advanced Mediation Solutions Around the holidays we are inundated with sentiments and advertisements that depict the happy and joyful “Hallmark Family,” gathered around the dinner table, or perhaps sipping hot chocolate by the Christmas tree. All together, smiling, happy [...]

Aging, Aging Parents, Elder Care, Family

The “Can Do” Approach to Caregiving

No Comments 24 October 2012

Helping your loved one and you through the difficulties of Dementia or Alzheimer’s. Submitted by: Peter Mangiola Rn Msn We’re such social creatures, aren’t we? A hug at the right time or an unexpected smile can brighten a bad day. Being isolated in time-out is a child’s worst enemy. And a friend taking time out [...]

Aging, Aging Parents, Elder Care, Family, Family Mediation, Finances, Parenting

Checklist for Elder Care

No Comments 28 August 2012

Plan for Elder Stages of Life too! Submitted by: Roseann Vanella, owner of Advanced Mediation Solutions Our lives go through various stages that require planning and preparing for special events and milestones. First time parents prepare for the arrival of their little bundle of joy by getting the nursery ready, deciding what type of child [...]

Art Therapy, Child Development, Child Therapy, Children, Divorce, Family, Parenting, Thrive, disabled children, overcoming disabilities

The Leap of Faith: Giving Suffering Children “Hope”

No Comments 18 July 2012

Measuring Hope through Art By: Maureen McShane The pain children suffer from divorce, bullying, abuse and other traumas is heart wrenching. As an art therapist Kerith Glass, owner of Expressions Art Therapy in Haddonfield, NJ has counseled children and teens working through the pain of all of kinds of traumatic experiences by giving them a non-judgmental [...]

Divorce, Family, Family Mediation, Parenting, Your Money

With Mediation the “End-Game” is Key

No Comments 27 June 2012

Mediation is a Process You Can Live With By: Maureen McShane What is a professional mediator? Roseann Vanella, a mediator practicing in Mt. Laurel, N.J. said it may be easier to list what she doesn’t do. “I’m not a life coach; I’m not a divorce attorney, a psychologist or a marriage counselor,” she said. “What [...]

Culinary Tips, Dieting, Family, Food, Health - Fitness, Nutrition, Weight Control

Conquer Diet Saboteurs

No Comments 19 January 2012

By Nancy Adler, Certified Nutritionist One of the biggest obstacles I see my clients come up against is learning how to get around many subtle and not so subtle ways that family and friends use to sabotage their diet. While they may not even be aware that they are doing it, the tactics used by [...]