April Allman - Todays Woman

A Therapist’s Tips on Coping and Finishing Quarantine Strong

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22.3"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.22.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.0.47"][et_pb_post_title author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" _builder_version="3.2.2" title_font="|700|||||||" title_font_size="37px"][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.22.3" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.0.47"][et_pb_image src="https://todayswomannow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Young-woman.jpg" align="center" force_fullwidth="on" align_tablet="center" align_last_edited="on|desktop" admin_label="Featured Image" _builder_version="3.23.3"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label="Image Caption" _builder_version="3.23.3" text_font="||on||||||" text_text_color="#6d6d6d" text_font_size="10px" text_orientation="center" max_width="90%" module_alignment="center" saved_tabs="all"]Take breaks from watching the news in order to avoid added anxiety about COVID-19.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.22.3" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.0.47"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.23.3"] Rachel Kolodziej, social worker and therapist with Clark Memorial Health’s Behavioral Health Services, shares how to think and talk about the effects of COVID-19 in a healthy way. What are some ways people can help manage stress and anxiety [...]

By April Allman|2020-10-06T11:37:51-04:00April 8, 2020|Past Sponsored|

A House Restored: They Saw the Vision of this 1846 House

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By April Allman|2020-04-07T13:03:15-04:00April 8, 2020|Home Decor|

DIY: Terrarium

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22.3"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.22.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.0.47"][et_pb_post_title author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" _builder_version="3.2.2" title_font="|700|||||||" title_font_size="37px"][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_image src="https://todayswomannow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/terrarium_web.jpg" force_fullwidth="on" _builder_version="3.23.3"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.23.3"]Make a terrarium together for a fun science-in-a-bottle lesson, and watch the water cycle in action! You need an empty 2 liter bottle or similar container, scissors, a utility knife, pea gravel, activated charcoal (available at pet stores), potting soil, washi tape, plants, and small plastic toys to embellish. Click here for step-by-step instructions on creating it together![/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.22.3" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.0.47"][et_pb_divider _builder_version="3.2.2"][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_comments show_count="off" _builder_version="3.16" custom_button="on" button_text_color="#ffffff" button_bg_color="#000000" button_border_color="#000000" button_font="|600||on|||||" button_use_icon="off" button_alignment="center" [...]

By April Allman|2020-04-06T14:51:39-04:00April 7, 2020|DIY, Family|

Decorating a Big Kid Room

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22.3"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.22.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.0.47"][et_pb_post_title author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" _builder_version="3.2.2" title_font="|700|||||||" title_font_size="37px"][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_image src="https://todayswomannow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/bigkidroom_Page_1.jpg" force_fullwidth="on" _builder_version="3.23.3"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.23.3"]When the sweet little babes were on the brink of arrival, we poured our heart and soul into decorating a nursery. The design of the baby nursery most likely included colors and items that we found appealing. I did it too. I designed both of my boys’ nursery spaces exactly as I wanted. Sure, it was “for them” in terms of meeting their needs, but it was also for me. Eventually, our sweet little babies [...]

By April Allman|2020-04-06T14:38:21-04:00April 6, 2020|Family, Today's Family Now|

How This Woman Fits in Exercise while Caregiving for Her Mother and Her Daughter

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22.3"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.22.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.0.47"][et_pb_post_title author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" _builder_version="3.2.2" title_font="|700|||||||" title_font_size="37px"][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_image src="https://todayswomannow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/RoxanneHack-SmeroWEB6029.jpg" force_fullwidth="on" _builder_version="3.23.3"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.23.3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.23.3"] Roxanne Hack-Smero Age: 59 Job: Retired firefighter; currently an Administrative Assistant and PE teacher for Highlands Latin School, Indiana; Mom to Shiloh (12); Primary caregiver for mother (Joyce) who has Alzheimer’s. Setting time aside for a workout isn't easy when we have multiple responsibilities, but Roxanne Hack-Smero considers fitness to be a necessity rather than a task. Roxanne starts the day with an early morning workout in her basement and says "it [...]

By April Allman|2021-12-10T18:24:54-05:00April 2, 2020|Best Bodies, Exercise, Healthy Choices|

Helping You Find Senior Living that Fits You

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By April Allman|2020-10-06T11:38:26-04:00April 2, 2020|Past Sponsored|

About April Allman

A Therapist’s Tips on Coping and Finishing Quarantine Strong

A House Restored: They Saw the Vision of this 1846 House

DIY: Terrarium

Decorating a Big Kid Room

How This Woman Fits in Exercise while Caregiving for Her Mother and Her Daughter

Helping You Find Senior Living that Fits You

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