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The Story

The Story Behind Lola

“We’re all in this together” “Lola, the Roving Reporter” tells the ‘tail’ of the adventures of canine confidente and best buddy, Lola Laflamme. Lola came into my life as a…

s2echoApril 8, 2019

The Story

The Inspiring Story behind Caring for Mama Bear

It was a warm beautiful summer day in New England. The kind of day you’d love to play hooky, and could find a thousand good reasons to actually do it.…

s2echoApril 8, 2019

The Story

The Inspiring Story Behind Caring for Gramma Dove

Families come from all walks of life. Some we are lucky enough to be born into, while others who never had children earn their title out of their love for…

s2echoApril 8, 2019

The Story

The story behind Caring for Pa

Families come from all walks of life. Some we are lucky enough to be born into, while others who never had children earn their title out of their love for…

s2echoApril 6, 2019

Blog

MassAppeal: Helping children cope with grief

Grief is difficult for adults to understand, but even more so for a child. Here with some tips on how to help our children through a loss is author, educator,…

s2echoMarch 22, 2019

Blog

Mass Appeal: Helping children coping with loss

CHICOPEE, Mass. (Mass Appeal) - Losing someone is never easy - whether it's a family member, pet or friend. However, it's especially difficult for children, and that's why it's so…

s2echoMarch 4, 2019

Guidance

Puppetry

When entering a child’s room, I introduce myself saying, “Hi my friend, I’m Essie, the Puppet Lady. I brought some pals with me today who’ve come a long way to…

s2echoFebruary 27, 2019

Guidance

Palliative Care

Examples of using puppets as a guide in palliative and hospice care Your first visit with a child: The puppet might say, “Hi, my friend! Wow, am I glad I…

s2echoFebruary 26, 2019

Guidance

Our Dear Elders

Caring for our dear elders, Throughout my service as a palliative and hospice volunteer I visited assisted living centers as well as the homes of our elders who had been…

s2echoFebruary 25, 2019

Journals

Made with Love

Through hospice care I was bestowed the great honor of becoming friends with 12-year-old L K. By the time I met L K, he was home in his living room…

s2echoFebruary 25, 2019