“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…
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.…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…