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Allan Shedlin

Have A Thankful Thoughtsgiving 2020: Through the River and Over the Woods

Despite the sadness and disappointment being magnified as our holiday plans are rethought, I battle to have my positive nature prevail.

Allan Shedlin

Be the Role Model You Wanted As A Kid

What I wanted back then was access to an adult with whom I could take refuge & trust to let me vent...Luckily, my dad recognized this too.

Allan Shedlin

Finding Zen in the Art of Creative COVID-19 Lockdown Projects

Facing long-term confinement with kids/family got me thinking about best ways to pass time at home during COVID-19 lockdown. We chose art.

Allan Shedlin

Your Helping Hand Is the Antidote to COVID-19 Fear

With COVID-19, we're all scared & want to know how to overcome fear it's caused. Reaching out to hold someone’s hand is the best antidote.

Allan Shedlin

Mindfulness Helps Honor What's Important On Memorial Day

Armor Down founder and DADvisor Ben King teaches us a new way to give honor and observe Memorial Day with our families through mindfulness.

It's Been Another "Banner" Year for Books and Curiosity...and That's Tragic

We Must Protect Our Children’s Rights to Prevent So Many of Them from Being Wronged

Veterans Day in A World Still At War