Petrina Amsden is Sparkling
Petrina Armsden is the founder of iSparkle, an organization focused on combatting bullying with love and support.
All growing bolder Stories
50 & Fabulous
Is there an age limit on success and happiness? Some believe life starts winding down at age 50, but others are just getting started. Here’s Growing Bolder’s Amy Sweezey’s take on turning 50.
Balancing the Blessings & Stress of Caregiving
Across the United States, November is National Family Caregivers month, highlighting one of the most important and undervalued responsibilities we all face at some point.
Veteran’s Day
Veterans Day was originally celebrated as Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I on the “11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month” in 1918. For that reason, it’s always celebrated on November 11th — regardless of which day of the week it falls on.
The Opportunity to Say Thank You
Operation Gratitude Touches the Lives of Millions of Service Members, First Responders, Veterans & Volunteers
Gratitude For What is in Front of Us
Gratitude is a choice. It’s a muscle that needs strengthening through regular practice. There are many ways to do this, from journaling to prayer to making lists or more active practices like giving time to help others. Different approaches will feel right to different people at different points in our lives. Doro Bush Koch & Tricia Reilly Koch share strategies.
5 Keys for the Modern Caregiver
Within The Art of Caregiving online summit, O’Rourke explained her 5 keys for the modern caregiver
Cozy Into Fall
This sweet potato risotto is loaded with, you guessed it — sweet potatoes, but also gets added flavor from goat cheese, Parmesan cheese, brown butter and some bacon.
5 Ways To Practice Gratitude
While it is a big key to a happy life, thankfulness is often something that takes daily focus and practice. Here are five of our favorite ways to practice gratitude.
Tony Handler on Beating The Odds
When doctors told Tony Handler he had two years to live they could not have been more wrong. Or were they? In some ways, it was the end of the old Tony and the beginning of a whole new way of life for him; one filled with activity, courage and gratitude.
Thank You For Your Service: Preserving Veteran Stories
In 2006, filmmaker Tim Gray began conducting mass interviews all over the world with survivors, combatants, and home front people to honor their experiences and hopefully learn from them.
The Power of Planning: 8 Ways An Elder Law Attorney Can Assist You
Elder law encompasses a variety of planning strategies to help those entering their golden years focus on living, rather than dying. Learn are eight important strategies to consider.