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Category: Tips & Tricks

Top Ten Inspiring Quotes

March 29, 2015 Emily Kaufold 1 Comment

These are some motivational quotes that give me the extra boost of strength when I need it. I hope they…

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Coping Strategies

October 25, 2014 Emily Kaufold Leave a comment

These are the way to go when you are dealing with any kind of anxiety or sadness and you don’t…

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Posted in: Tips & Tricks Filed under: dealing with emotions, find comfort

What can I do that might help with feeling depressed?

October 20, 2014 Judy Leave a comment

It has been a little over six months since my mom suddenly passed away after 7 years of being sick…

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Posted in: Tips & Tricks Filed under: dealing with emotions, depression, help

Corn Chowder Recipe

September 23, 2014 Emily Kaufold Leave a comment

Whenever times get hard, I find my mood considerably lifted when I get a nice, warm, homemade meal.  This is…

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Tips on Lasagnas (Commonly Brought to Homes in Mourning)

June 9, 2014 Genevieve Leave a comment

1. They are sometimes disgusting. Taste the lasagna before you commit to eating a large piece. Better yet, get a…

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Posted in: Tips & Tricks Filed under: tips

How do you tell the school about parent loss?

February 17, 2014 Judy Leave a comment

How do you recommend telling the school about parent loss? How do you recommend acting once everyone already knows? If…

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Posted in: Tips & Tricks Filed under: communication, school, tips

Triggers

February 12, 2014 Genevieve Leave a comment

There are going to be conversation topics, movies, words, songs, scents, items, and places that bring you back to the…

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Posted in: Tips & Tricks Filed under: dealing with emotions, help, memories, outsiders, tips

How am I supposed to calm down, quiet my mind, and focus?

February 3, 2014 Judy Leave a comment

Losing a parent is a very traumatizing situation; afterwards many children begin to form new and different fears, which can…

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Posted in: Tips & Tricks Filed under: apprehension, ask an expert, help, nightmares

Annoying Relatives

January 31, 2014 Genevieve Leave a comment

If you’ve recently lost a parent or both of your parents, you may be encountering the “swarm.” That’s the family…

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Posted in: Tips & Tricks Filed under: dealingwith emotions, family

How To Get Lipstick off Your Face

January 8, 2014 Genevieve Leave a comment

At your parent’s memorial service or times that follow, there will most likely be a fair amount of strange old…

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Posted in: Tips & Tricks Filed under: lipstick, memorial service, outsiders, tips

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