Been on a cash diet lately? Now what?
Get to know your bank statement…and if you don’t have a bank account, explore getting one. Continue reading
Author Archives: Trying it on for Size
Budgeting CENTS: Step ONE
A hot topic of conversation that frequently occurs between my manager and I, is about budgeting and money and the challenges in educating and coaching our participants about it. I feel confident in saying that most of the participants…and not just those who have difficulties understanding basic math… struggle with this area, and that it is one of the major concerns for parents in relation to the preparation of their adult child living independently.
So, what’s the solution? Continue reading
App Happy!
Ok, by now most of you have probably heard it…“there’s an app for that”. Funny thing is who ever said this first was right! Apps to teach you math, how to cook, to read you your email, to remind you to drink water, to help you sleep…you name it, it’s out there…it has become, wait for it….an APPY WORLD. (Yeah, I can’t believe I just typed that either!) Continue reading
The Right To BE…
Most often with the work I do, connections with people are only for a short time, and then they move on with their journey. Where possible, I like to later touch base and check in to see how they are and what they are doing; these moments to me, are similar to having a sequel to a favorite movie be released, or an additional chapter added into a favorite book…and often, these moments just need to be shared.
I would like to tell you about Justin and his mom Susan. Continue reading
Independent Living Skills…redefined!
As an introduction to the new TIFS Blog, I thought what better way than to look deeper into what our purpose is; the evaluation of independent living skills. It sounds good…sounds like an important statement, yet what does it mean? Continue reading
Trying It On For Size - Elmira 