Kelly Decker

A TRO or temporary restraining order is a very common tool the court and lawyers use to maintain the peace during a divorce. The temporary part of a TRO means that it only lasts for a maximum amount of 14 days […]

The role of a parent is probably the single most important role in life. It’s one of the most creative and affirming experiences that life has to offer. If you want a concrete example of unconditional love, the p […]

What happens when the time comes that Mom or Dad cannot live alone anymore? The questions then begin and become seemingly endless: How much care is needed? How mobile are they? Are we dealing with physical […]

Each March Social Work Month is celebrated, which creates the opportunity to shed some light onto the Social Work profession. I am a Geriatric Social Worker. When I began my graduate career in Social Work, I never […]

To celebrate Earth, the beautiful, mysterious and sometimes breathtaking place we all call home, and to encourage the fact that every day should be considered Earth Day, here are some noteworthy sustainable and […]

The incidence of Autism is now reported to be one in every 68 children and one in every 42 boys. This number represents children who are already 8 years old. There has been a 30% increase in Autism in the last 2 […]

I heard an interesting thing today. I attended an interview with the Chief Executive Officer of a large corporation. He said that when his executive staff tell him that someone will be ready for promotion in six […]

It happens. The unexpected event that shifts your plans for the day, the week and even possibly months, occurs in an instant. Then the questions come: Who makes decisions? Are there legal documents directing the […]

So you want to start your own business? Fantastic idea! I love it when single moms decide she wants to be in charge of her income and hours. I think it’s wonderful not only for her family but for herself. If she […]

Nine Naturals is a paraben-free beauty line designed especially for expectant mothers. It provides safe, one-hundred percent plant-based, high-performing hair care and skincare products for women during pregnancy […]

You might think you can resist it. You might think it could never happen to you. You might even think it’s a good thing.
But it’s not. Most definitely not.
What am I talking about?
New homesteader ent […]

Many people have headaches. Those who never have headaches cannot even imagine how debilitating they can be.

In today’s quick fix medical environment, many never actually find out the real underlying cause of t […]

Wait, when did you grow up?
Your sweet bundle of joy has blossomed into a young adult, and all is right in the world! Not so fast! Your child may be 18 (or older) but does the parenting really stop? What about […]

Hot Dogs Keep Forever
“Hot dogs keep forever!” So I’m told,While cleaning out the closet Of my witty five year old.“I don’t believe they do; ‘causeThis one’s shriveled up And getting moldy too.”She begg […]

Don’t you just love when springtime is approaching?
You look into your closet and decide some things just have to go to make room for new compliments to your life
You begin to want to clear out all of your […]

MARY ANN SHADD CARY (1823-1893)
Born in Wilmington, Del, the eldest of 13 children, Mary Ann Shadd Cary was a role model for women in education and law. She devoted her life to abolition and became the first […]

I was divorced in December of 2005, so I’ve been single for just a little over 8 years. At first, I have to admit, I was terrified because I had been married for 14 years. I was 37 years old and divorce was not s […]