The ConnectingLives® Blog
Beyond the Greeting Card: Creating a New Kind of Connection
Know Someone Away From Home? Reach Out Before They Ask.
A son or daughter leaves for college. A friend moves across the country for a new job. A family member is deployed in the military. Someone starts over in a new city where no one knows their name.
Now Is the Time to Connect More Deeply—With Your Parent or Child
Life moves fast, but meaningful connection with your parent or child can’t wait. True connection is about presence and emotional closeness—not just how often you’re in touch. Here are simple ways to start deepening that relationship today.
Our Story: Why Krista Created ConnectingLives®
Because connection shouldn’t be something we talk about. It should be something we do.
How to Connect With Your Adult Children (Without Overstepping)
The good news?
You can stay deeply connected with your adult children — without overstepping, hovering, or pushing them away.
When Staying in Touch Doesn’t Feel Like Real Connection
If staying emotionally connected feels harder in this busy, distracted world, sometimes all it takes is one small meaningful interaction to reopen the door.
Because connection — real connection — is always worth it.
Vic's Story: How a Simple Exchange Transformed My Relationship With My Dad
I have shared ConnectingLives® with family and friends leading to an unexpected interaction with my dad. I wrote a little, and he wrote back a lot and this experience blew me away.
Krista's Story: How My Grandmother's Connection Inspired a Movement
I realized the power of our written exchange and still treasure these memories today. I missed these interactions and longed to connect with special people. ConnectingLives® was born!