Stories for Dads and Moms who Need a Laugh

If you are blessed to have siblings, you know there's never a dull moment when you are growing up. If you are really blessed to have siblings, you will share a room with one or more of them. Not only was I blessed enough to have siblings, but I was fortunate enough to share a room with my brother until I was fifteen. There are unique challenges to living with other humans. These challenges, should you survive, will prepare you for the outside world. I have two siblings. We barely survived living together during our time under the same roof. The three of us have physical and emotional scars from our time together, but we also have some stories to tell. These stories are going to be great once the statute of limitations runs out on them. Living with siblings also prepares you for raising children. You learn mediation, conflict resolution, and an occasional hostage negotiation. My sister and I raise blended families. If you were part of one in any way, you know the challenges that com...

JP Rende and Kat Raio-Rende Photo: earwormny.com Emmy Award-winning composers JP Rende and Kat Raio-Rende have released "Nothing Rhymes with Orange". The album supports neurodivergent children with a musical tool to help them navigate life. "Nothing Rhymes with Orange" is released through the couple's project "Aidee", which supports children with ADHD. "Nothing Rhymes with Orange" and Aidee "Aidee's World" photo: Jolly Good Communications "Aidee" is a fictional character created by the JP and Kat, who were inspired by their own experience of raising two children who were diagnosed with ADHD. Aidee and her catchy music empowers children by providing them with a helpful tool which incorporates movement and visual storytelling. She is an eight-year-old girl with a big imagination and even bigger heart. Aidee meets challenges with wonder and curiosity, although she often needs some reminders to stay on task. Aidee doesn...