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This page has some of my favorite resources to help the whole family stay healthy, safe, organized, and a little more calm.
Books I Love
Self-Improvement
- The Let Them Theory – Love and support people without giving away your power
Parenting
- The Whole-Brain Child – Shares practical strategies to nurture healthy emotional development.
- How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk – Offers communication tools that really work.
Personal Finance & Money
- The Simple Path to Wealth – Provides a clear guide to saving and investing for the long term.
- The Millionare Next Door – Identifies the traits and patterns common to those who build wealth.
Parent care
- A Bittersweet Season: Caring for Our Aging Parents—and Ourselves – Combines memoir and guide for a compassionate look at the caregiving journey.
- Caring for Your Parents: The Complete Family Guide (AARP®) – Offers practical, thorough advice for every stage of care.
Home Safety & Organization
Monitoring & Safety
- Ring Video Doorbell – It’s nice to have an extra sense of security for your family.
- MGMiniLite – Wearable emergency system with optional add-ons, like fall detection.
Medication Management
- 7-Day/4 times a day Pill Organizer – Offers large compartments, clear labels. I helped my parents organize their pills and found the 4 times a day feature really helpful, especially for my Dad’s complicated medications.
- Hero automatic medication dispenser – We’re currently looking at this option because of the dangers of messing up medication dosages.
Calendars & Planners
- Cozi – Family organizer app
Quick Fitness at Home
- Yoga Mat – Works great for stretching or a 10-minute breather.
- Kettlebells – Offers quick strength workouts.
- Bike Desk – Keeps your legs moving while sitting.
- Standing Desk – Sitting all day isn’t doing our health any favors.
- Standing Desk Mat – Encourages light movement while standing.