For more than thirty years, Sharon’s passion has been to help others celebrate their life journey each day. She enjoys sharing her lifeskills and wellness journey as a writer/author, fiber artist/weaver, and wellness advocate. What a combination and loving it … Read More
DISCIPLINING OUR CHILDREN DOESN’T MEAN BEING “MEAN.” CORRECTING WITH CONSISTENCY AND COMPASSION WILL GO A LONG WAY FOR BOTH. HOPEFULLY, THE PAYBACK WILL BE A SWEET ONE DOWN THE ROAD! “Always be nice to your children because they are the … Read More
“MY KID CAN FIND ANY PLACE TO BE LAZY . . .” by Jarrod Westerlund “A great idea and some really good advice for us uptight, burned-out older folk!”Sharon L Benedict [Excerpt from Where Went My Want To? thought for … Read More
LET THIS SINK IN. . . “No one forgives with more grace and love than a child.” Real Live Preacher, Real Live Preacher weblog, 02-15-06 [Excerpt from Where Went My Want To? thought for the day calendar by Sharon L … Read More
THE REASSURING REWARDS OF PARENTAL DISCIPLINES . . . Wise Words from Meg Meeker, MD “The truth is disciplining children well is hard work on many levels. It requires that we act in a controlled manner and implement a well-thought … Read More
THE YEARS PASS THROUGH WITH TRIALS AND TRIUMPHS, AND ALL SHOW UP IN THE HEARTS AND LIVES OF OUR GROWN CHILDREN. THE SWEETEST HANDS OF ALL ARE HELD TIGHTLY. CAN WE EVER FORGET THE MOMENT WHEN OUR CHILDREN GAVE US … Read More
FOR ALL US PARENTS, NOT KNOWING HOW TO ANSWER EVERY QUESTION OUR YOUNG CHILDREN ASK US IS NEVER AS CREATIVE AND SO STRAIGHT ON AS WHEN OUR YOUNG ONES EXPLAIN EVERYTHING TO US PARENTS and GRANDPARENTS! SO, LET’S BE COOL … Read More
SO MUCH FUN BEING NANA!! Whether you have grandkids or your neighbor down the street does, give it a try. You just may make a world of difference for that child! “Becoming a grandmother is wonderful. One moment you’re just … Read More
Watching your fast-growing teens and young adult children date is like watching them in a marathon race toward a cliff they can’t see just ahead of them. Are they asking their date those “eye-opening” questions? Are they finding out what … Read More
On one very sunny summer day, we all toured the caverns of “cave without a name,” mostly to get out of the hot Texas July heat in my beloved Texas Hill Country. While waiting for the tour to begin, we … Read More
SUMMERTIME MEALS & MEMORIES AROUND THE GLOBE Sharing it with family, friends, and strangers “The first trip I remember taking was on the train from Virginia up to New York City, watching the summertime countryside rolling past the window. They … Read More