by Marisue Alsobrook
Introduction: Prepare, Prepare, Prepare.  The Boy Scouts are right on this one.  With a little thought and advance work, summertime can be the best memory for our families. Family vacations, lazy days, and home projects are links for togetherness.  Family fusses are part of it,  but you can survive. Think about it first and then [...]

by Marisue Alsobrook
Introduction:  Do you have someone close to you who is in grief?  Are you struggling trying to talk to those in pain? I know you want to help. Sometimes the best thing to say is nothing much.  Please avoid giving well meaning advice.  Listen.  Make comforting sounds.  Hug or don't hug.  Be there.  [...]

by: Marisue Alsobrook 
Introduction: Sadness engulfs us.  It is indescribable and feels permanent.  There is help.  Hang on.  Read, talk, ask for help.  Surround yourself with others.  Hang on.
Yes, You Can Help A Grieving Heart       
Daily parenting is a challenge and a joy.  We get so deeply involved, taking moments, days and years for granted.  [...]

Marisue says "Maturity doesn't necessarily mean that being all grown up eliminates playtime.  Playing with your children, skipping, acting silly, being dramatic all can improve and alleviate stress in our bodies and minds.  Relax, let it go, it's giggle time!" 
Becoming a parent is a life changing event, and while bringing up children certainly can be [...]

by Marisue Alsobrook
Introduction: Some days are full of battles and I think lately, that even proves true MOST days.  We often feel like we're being chased!  Slowing down, taking a breath, even putting some things off seems like a crime.  I often tell people 'I'll never be rich, because being poor takes all my time!' We [...]

by Marisue Alsobrook 
Introduction: Making our day flow more smoothly, consists of doing things and "stop doing" things.  Most of us just add more and more things to an already full day.  What about taking some things OFF THE LIST?  Yes!  My kind of information!  Here's how to do more by doing less.  
Could you use a "Not To Do" list?
One of [...]

by Marisue Alsobrook 
Introduction: When making a list of "to-dos," knowing what not to add to the list, or where not to start, can be very helpful.  As I researched this topic, I thought a "not to do list" was actually a good place to begin.  As you assign things to others, make sure it's a do-able item for them [...]

by Marisue Alsobrook
Introduction: This basic information about anger, is a great place to start when thinking about anger and how to change it for ourselves or our reaction to others.   As we become familiar with the characteristics of anger, it's then easier to dodge it when someone is throwing it in your direction.
Plus, once we understand the [...]

Famous Anger Quotes 
The angry people are those people who are most afraid.
-Dr. Robert Anthony
To rule one's anger is well; to prevent it is still better.
-Tyron Edwards
Anger is one of the sinews of the soul; he that lacks it has a maimed mind.
-Thomas Fuller
Anger is a momentary madness, so control your passion or it will [...]

Marisue says:  "Like most contracts, this won't be worth the paper it's written on, unless there's a whole lot of teachin' goin' on!  Make sure you accompany this contract with role modeling, talking, teaching, and listening!  Don't forget to have them practice and rehearse what they are agreeing to do. " 
The Anger Contract
By Kathy Garber
If managing your anger [...]