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🧡 Happy National Grandparents Day! 🧡 Today, we celebrate the love, wisdom, and care that grandparents bring into our lives. Whether they're sharing stories from the past or creating new memories, grandparents hold a special place in our hearts. Tag your grandparents or share your favorite memory with them in the comments below! 👇 #NationalGrandparentsDay #FamilyLove #GenerationalWisdom #dayeslawfirm

🍀✨ Wishing you a day filled with luck, laughter, and the joy of the Irish! Happy St. Patrick's Day from all of us at Voixly! 🌈🎉 #HappyStPatricksDay #StPatricksDay #Voixly #Instagram #SocialMediaStrategy #ContentStrategy #DigitalStrategy #SocialMedia #DigitalMarketing

How Will You Make This Grandparents Day Special? Grandparents Day offers a wonderful opportunity to honor the wisdom, love, and support that grandparents bring to our lives. Here are three thoughtful ways to show your appreciation: 1. **Plan a Family Picnic in the Park**     Take advantage of pleasant weather and organize a picnic at a local park. Pack some of their favorite snacks, share stories, and enjoy the outdoors together. It’s a simple yet meaningful way to create lasting memories. 2. **Create a Memory Book**     Gather photos, handwritten notes, and keepsakes to assemble a personalized memory book. Whether it chronicles family history or highlights recent moments, this heartfelt gift will be cherished for years to come. 3. **Organize a Virtual Celebration**     If distance is a factor, a virtual gathering can still bring everyone together. Set up a video call with family members, share activities, or even watch a movie together online. Grandparents will appreciate the effort, even if celebrated from afar. This Grandparents Day, take the time to celebrate the legacy of love and support that grandparents provide across generations. Alejandro Restrepo Alexi Giantomidis Draško Šamara Jennifer Restrepo PuroClean PuroClean of Greenwich | Stamford #onthemove #grandparentsday #celebrategrandparents #generations

🎉 Happy Grandparents Day! 🎉 🌟 They may be near, they may be far... But in our hearts, they always are. Grandparents teach us to dream big, always cheering us on as we pursue our goals. 🏆 Share this post and tell us in the comment box who you shared it for! #GrandparentsDay #HappyGrandparentsDay #Grandparents #CelebratingGrandparents #avishkaar #cCelebrateInnovate

I felt great sadness yesterday in reading about the passing of a fellow student affairs administrator. As I read about her experiences and challenges in her work environment, it hit too close to home for me. The work of Student Affairs/Student Development middle management and administration is already extremely mentally taxing and particularly so for Black women in leadership within Higher Education. How universities and colleges go about cultivating an environment that truly is welcoming and values a diverse workforce matters. How we are recruited, retained and promoted (or not promoted) matters. How we are allowed to show up (if we are even allowed to show up as our authentic selves) at our colleges or universities matters. Having a village of colleagues, who are willing to stand up for what is right, even when it’s not popular matters. How we are treated during times of crisis (professional and personal) matters. How supervisors, admin, Human Resources, and Board of Directors/Trustees respond to allegations of workplace bullying and/or discrimination matters. Having support to take up space and retain our basic human dignity, and not have to exchange it for the sake of a job matters. Dr. Antoinette Bonnie Candia Bailey, I say your name. Sending prayers of comfort and healing to her family, friends, colleagues and the thousands of students touch by her work.

Here's a thoughtful analysis of workplace bullying from Andrea Hall, PHR, SHRM-CP [she/her/hers], including a concise guide of how it can manifest differently in different situations. Sharing to increase awareness.

Today at Families First we had the privilege of hearing from a remarkable care-experienced person who shared her journey through the looked-after system, which is part of our induction process for our new members of Families First. Her story is a powerful reminder of the profound impact that support, or the lack of it, can have on lives. Listening to her articulate the challenges she faced during her journey as a looked after young person was truly eye-opening. She emphasised how different her outcomes could have been if her family had received the right resources and guidance during those critical times. This conversation reinforced a vital message: the voices of care-experienced individuals are crucial in shaping the systems designed to support them. We must do more to ensure families can stay together whenever possible, providing the support they need to thrive. At Families First, we are commited to listening, learning, and championing the changes that can make a real difference in the lives of those who have faced similar journeys. Together, we can create a brighter future for children and families. 💫💜

Learn how to make National Smile Week special for seniors with creative activities designed to bring happiness and laughter. This guide provides expert suggestions for events and outings that foster connection and delight. Pin this guide to ensure a week full of smiles and cherished memories. https://buff.ly/4cryYKk

How can you help? 1. Donate a bike 2. Volunteer to fix a bike 3. Mark your calendar to join R|L for this fun way to make a difference! Let me know what questions you have.

This Recovery Month, we celebrate taking it one day at a time. Comment below on what is motivating you this month!