Tatiana Answers: Should we take our young children to their older cousin’s funeral?

Dear Tatiana,

Our college age nephew recently took his own life. My much younger children loved spending time with him. He was academically and athletically gifted and a very pleasant person. I want to be honest with the kids, but this is so tragic should we take them to the funeral?

-Anonymous

 

Dear Anonymous,

Take them.… Read More »

Contact:

tatiana@theahaconnection.com

Book of the Week: Crazy Rich Asians

One of my neighbors chose Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan for our Meadowlake book club.  I’m not sure I would have ever picked it up otherwise.   Truth be told…I started it last week and am now halfway through book TWO of the trilogy (China Rich Girlfriend).   I’m addicted to these characters.  They are absolutely hilarious and live in a world far different than I’ve ever imagined.  … Read More »

Fall Book Sale at Dunwoody Library

DUNWOODY LIBRARY BOOK SALE SEPT 27 – OCT 1

The Friends of the Dunwoody Library will host its next BIG BOOK SALE Thursday, September 27 through Monday, October 1 at the library, 5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road. A special preview for Friends starts at 1 p.m. Thursday. The sale is open to the public 4 to 8 pm Thursday, and 10-5 Friday and Saturday.… Read More »

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Contact:

Dunwoody Library
(770) 512-4640
info@friendsofdunwoodylibrary.org

How Teens Use Social Media in 2018 Vs. 2012

Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences sheds light on teens’ changing social media habits and why some kids are more deeply affected by — and connected to — their digital worlds. The report is a nationally representative survey of more than 1,000 kids age 13 to 17. And because it tracks changes from 2012 to today, we can see how teens’ social media use continues to evolve.… Read More »

Free Film Screening Hosted by Mr. & Mrs. Henry “Hank” Aaron and the Hank Aaron Chasing the Dream Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Aaron and
The Hank Aaron Chasing the Dream Foundation

Cordially Invite You to Attend
a
Special Screening and Q&A Session with
The Film Cast and Crew of “Long Time Coming – A 1955 Baseball Story”

September 15, 2018
6:00-8:30 PM

at

The Carter Center
Cecil B. Day Chapel
435 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia

Tickets are free and available on a first come basis.… Read More »

Tatiana Answers about Rude Grandpa

Hi Tatiana,

I’m struggling with a situation with my parents.  My dad is a really nice guy in most regards, but for some reason has always thought (at least as long as I can remember) it’s okay to be rude, sarcastic, etc. to my mom (and to me as a teen).  It created terrible friction in our house growing up. Read More »

Contact:

Tatiana Matthews LPC
tatiana@theahaconnection.com

Book of the Week: Saints for All Occasions

Saints for All Occasions I haven’t read this book yet but when my avid reader friend texted me last night to say: “I haven’t loved a book this much since The Poisonwood Bible” I knew I had to download it ASAP.   I’ll be reading it next!

Amazon says this:  “A sweeping, unforgettable novel from The New York Times best-selling author of Maine, about the hope, sacrifice, and love between two sisters and the secret that drives them apart.”Read More »

Movie Pass Giveaway: Life Itself (several admit 2 passes for Aha! Subscribers!)

As a young New York couple goes from college romance to marriage and the birth of their first child, the unexpected twists of their journey create reverberations that echo over continents and through lifetimes in LIFE ITSELF. Director and writer Dan Fogelman (“This Is Us”) examines the perils and rewards of everyday life in a multigenerational saga featuring an international ensemble including Oscar Isaac, Olivia Wilde, Antonio Banderas, Annette Bening, Olivia Cooke, Sergio Peris- Mencheta, Laia Costa, Alex Monner and Mandy Patinkin.… Read More »

Book of the Week: House Rules by Jodi Picoult

There are 132 miles between me and some of the people I love the most…..so I can be found cruising on Interstate 85 between Dunwoody and Lee County, Alabama quite frequently.  To pass the time (and to keep myself awake) I often listen to books on Audible or to Andy Stanley podcasts.  One day last week I drove down and back in the same day and forgot to download a new book onto Audible before leaving home. … Read More »

Tatiana Answers One Tired Mama

Hi Tatiana,

Where to start???  My son was probably 5 or so when he stopped sleeping in his own room, own bed. He was waking every night several times scared to go back to sleep. He had a bad dream about a monster or something. To get through and save our sanity we moved him into our other son’s room.Read More »

Contact:

Tatiana Matthews, LPC
tatiana@theahaconnection.com