It is the nervous system of a healthy life. We, as human beings, are not designed to live in isolation. We are designed to connect. In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General declared loneliness a public health epidemic, stating that nearly 1 in 2 adults report experiencing loneliness and that its impact on mortality is comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day (Source: U.S. … [Read more...]
The Winning Family: Walking Your Kids Through Life’s Disappointments
One of the hardest parts of parenting is realizing that no matter how much you love your child, you cannot protect them from every heartbreak. When they are little, you can often soothe their pain with a hug, a few comforting words or just simply being near. But as they grow older, the disappointments grow deeper. Dreams fall apart. Life changes suddenly. Tragedy comes … [Read more...]
Lake Nona Interiors Insider: Volume Twenty: Design Decisions That Pay Off Later (Even If You’re Not Moving Anytime Soon)
When most homeowners think about updating their home, the first things that come to mind are paint colors, furniture, lighting, décor and maybe a Pinterest board that’s been evolving for years. Yes, those things matter, and they’re what makes a house feel personal and lived in. But here’s the part people don’t always think about: Some design decisions quietly work for you … [Read more...]
“Are We Raising Successful Kids – or Strong Ones?
Five questions that could redefine how we raise our kids. Across the country, childhood is beginning earlier – and ending faster. Elementary students carry schedules that once belonged to teenagers. Middle schoolers are now worrying about résumés. High school students are juggling academics, athletics, arts, leadership roles, community service hours, and the quiet … [Read more...]
The Quiet Hero Behind The Miracle
February 20 was National Caregivers Day. I almost missed it. Two years and four months ago, I received a kidney transplant from a deceased donor. Before that, I spent two years on dialysis – three times a week, three to four hours each session. Life became about treatments, lab numbers and waiting. Waiting for a phone call. Waiting to feel better. Waiting to feel like … [Read more...]
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