A Very Special Day- The nature of his "accidents" was strongly suspected to be a
disease “Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy”. This disease causes
people to hurt another to get attention for themselves, usually a
mother to a child.
Aging Well: Staying Connected Through Service and Community- Mother Teresa of Calcutta used to say that the world is hungry for our help and our love. Whether we seek to help people, animals, or the earth itself, the world's need for our service has never been greater. And the funny thing is, the more we help, the more energy we get. That's because when we make a difference in life, we forget about our own problems, which are really what make us feel old.
Let's Celebrate!- We have good news this month. We get to celebrate! The
day we have been waiting for has finally arrived. Damon has
been released from his parents and is now available for
adoption by me, his grandmother. It took three and a half
years but now he can call me “mommy” and I won’t feel funny
about it.
Seven Ways to Keep our Parents Young- What are some things we can do to help keep our parents young? Here are seven ideas to explore, which may slow down the ageing process and help keep your folks sharp and young at heart for years to come...
The Oldest Grandparent on the Web- The special love between grandparents and
grandchildren is cherished everywhere. Early
last century a grandfather kept in touch with
his much loved and missed grandchildren by
writing and drawing the world’s largest collection
of illustrated correspondence.
Visit Day- “Is it Visit Day mommy?” says Damon as we were getting ready for preschool.
I looked at his wondering expression and bright eyes and again wondered
how I would explain the facts of his placement with me when it came time.
When the vague answers were no longer sufficient to placate his very bright
little mind.
Fall Fun!
As the heat of summer becomes a memory autumn thoughts fill our minds. Whether you are looking for fun crafts, great recipes, or fall organizing tips, you'll find it all here. Here are a few examples to get you started...
Did you know that FamilyCorner has its own photo gallery? Did you know that YOU can upload your own photos to it? That's right, and it's completely free!
Here are some of the fun benefits of sharing your photos in our FC Gallery:
Send your own photos as an e-card
Watch slide shows
See beautiful sunsets and other great scenic shots
Brag about and share pictures of your loving pets
Share photos of your children and grandchildren
Create your own individual album and post in category albums
Keep your favorite pictures organized online
Rate images of other members
...more!
Join us in the FC Photo Gallery. It's completely free to use, just another fabulous reason to be a FamilyCorner subscriber.
Family Matters Radio
FMR is a nationally syndicated radio program developed to help you live your best life, hosted by Caroline & Jacquie. No rants and raves - you get enough of that from your kids. Choose a segment below to begin listening!