Monthly Archives for February 2025


Iowa’s Childcare Crisis Updated by Senator Janice Weiner’s Newsletter

Senator Wiener’s (District 45) February 2025 newsletter updates Iowa’s childcare crisis. Also in the newsletter, Senator Weiner mentions a disruption of delivery of Meals on Wheels. Please read the partially quoted newsletter below. I encourage every one of you to get on the email lists of your elected officials and then share the information you […]


Sneak Peek at Healthy Parenting – Happy Kids: Unplugged Games for All Ages

  Unplugged Family Play Activities Outline In a world dominated by screens and digital devices, it’s easy to overlook the joy that comes from spending quality time with family through unplugged play. Psychologist say ‘paying too much attention to the ‘phone’/ ‘cellphone’ interferes with healthy parenting. This upcoming non-fiction book by Malika Bourne is your […]


Parents, Teachers, Healthcare Providers Hear the House Committee Discuss Existing and  Illicit Drug Threats

It is past time that Parents, Teachers, Healthcare Providers, Houses of Worship, Community Centers get involved in stopping the existing and illicit Drug Threats in the US. Get informed with facts on fentanyl laced “recreational drug use”. Hear the House Committee Discuss Existing and Illicit Drug Threats in the video linked below. I got this […]


Unplug Your Family and Write a Story Together

Dad and Mom, have you thought about making up silly stories with your kids and extended family – just for a memory-making laugh? This post is part of my ongoing Unplugged Series to help family members get their faces out of a tech device and start communicating face to face. No Non-cents Nanna followers and […]