As a mother and daughter take a walk together, the daughter contemplates all the different ways to say thank you to her mother for all she's done.
5 Different Ways to Say Thank You on Mother’s Day

Contributed by Tiffany Silverberg

How do you express your gratitude on Mother’s Day? There are so many things moms do for us – from care and nurture in childhood to friendship and advice in adulthood. Some things we don’t even notice or care about until we become moms ourselves and realize just how much moms do every day for us. Just as there are different moms and different things she does for her kids, so there are different ways to say Thank You. This Mother’s Day, choose one that suits your abilities and her interests to make her smile and let her know just how thankful you are.

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Lotsa Helping Hands provides a ways for you to coordinate others in crisis.
How to Coordinate People Helping Others in Crisis

Contributed by Tiffany Silverberg

Crises come in many forms – from natural disasters to home fires, from medical emergencies to building catastrophes. They often come with little to no warning and bring great personal, physical, financial, and emotional burdens. It’s during these times that we see people helping others. When crises strike, it’s wonderful to see communities come together to help those in need. Communities respond quickly to offer support and help those affected return to life in a new normal. Offering to coordinate a community of people to help others will increase efficiency and ensure that everyone’s needs are met. Becoming a leader during crisis might be the best helping hand you can lend. Here are some strategies for helping others help others!


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Outdoor activities for elderly parents, like this older gardening, break up the monotony of daily routines and give everyone a chance to enjoy the changing seasons together.
Outdoor Activities for Elderly Parents

Contributed by Tiffany Silverberg

It’s that time of year. The sun has warmed up and the lure of being outside grows stronger every day. It’s also a great time to get the whole family – from kids, to grandkids to grandparents and more – together to enjoy outdoor activities. The outdoors offer activities for elderly parents, but it’s important to know that certain activities can be waring and sometimes dangerous for the older participants. Elderly people can be easily exhausted. If you’re looking for a ways to get the whole family together, here are some tips and ideas for getting everyone outdoors in a safe way for all parties involved.

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Two friends sitting by the river. One of them leaning on the other because they are helping a friend through illness.
Helping a Friend through Illness

Contributed by Tiffany Silverberg

Helping a friend through illness is something many of us face numerous times throughout our lives. When our friends start to feel unwell or receive a diagnosis, our first instinct is to help. Many of us don’t qualify as medical professionals and thus feel at a loss as to how best to help. Here are a few ideas to get you started the next time you hear of a friend or loved one affected by an illness.

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A pair of running shoes in action show that there are many benefits of walking.
What are the Benefits of Walking?

Contributed by Tiffany Silverberg

It’s seems simple. Walking. You took your first steps as an infant – and it’s been a primary mode of movement for your whole life. It’s like breathing. Sometimes you don’t think much about walking – but it’s one of the best things you can do for your physical and emotional well-being. Walking could be the key to your health and your ability to juggle all the responsibilities. If you’ve been wondering, “What are the benefits of walking,” or just need a little motivation to get started, here are some reasons to step out!

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