Holidays are a celebration of our lives and our relationships. Family plays a big part. We connect with those who are close. We re-connect with those we don’t see quite so often. Family members, including our in-laws, of course, are people like everyone else. And some of them can be difficult people.
And so the holidays can become an exercise in how to manage difficult people.
Read MoreDo you know anyone who suffers from depression?
If you do, then you also know that having to explain themselves, and their mood-related behaviors, can add a huge extra burden on people with depression.
Particularly since the same preconceptions come up again and again.
Read MoreA new school can be exciting. Many kids look forward to it as a step forward in their lives.
But starting at a new school can also be scary. And if you suffer from social anxiety, it can trigger many symptoms – both for the child and the parents.
Read MoreFire. It’s an irresistibly beautiful thing. It’s fascinating. Mesmerizing.It stirs our soul. It embraces us with warmth. And it nourishes us. It’s a living, breathing thing. So is love.
Read MoreWhen you’re in the middle of raising children, it can feel like the hard work of parenting will never end. For at least 18 years or more, you spend every day deep in the trenches of child rearing. There’s not much time left for yourself and marriage gets put on the back burner.
Read MoreKeep financial arguments to a minimum by maximizing healthy, compassionate communication.
Read MoreAre you looking for romantic ways you can say I Love You to your partner? Here are 9 fun ways you can use to kick start your romance.
Read MoreSome say that you can't love others unless you love yourself first. But for many of us, loving our self is difficult. We have an enemy living in our head.
Read MoreQuality time is so important for a couple's relationship but so hard to find! How can you find together-time with a house full of kids? Here are some tips.
Read MoreWith the sun shining brightly and the average daytime temperature soaring, it can be tough to find relief. Summer heat is fantastic – if you’re a desert ant. For the rest of us, intense hot weather can be unbearable, wreaking havoc on both physical and emotional health.
Read MoreYou met and fell in love. Simple enough. Then the kids came. Simplicity over. In truth, parenting is one of life’s most wondrous experiences – there’s never a dull moment. But living through the day-to-day stressors of parenting – the good, the bad and the ugly – can put a damper on even the strongest of relationships. Like millions of moms and dads, if parenting stress is wreaking havoc on your relationship, it’s time for a new strategy. Here are a few useful tips for keeping your relationship with your partner intact as you raise the clan.
Read MoreWith the big day approaching, it’s easy to feel as though you’re living in a happy bubble – and that’s fantastic! Being in love and planning a lifelong commitment is an exciting experience. However, while your partner and you likely see eye-to-eye on virtually everything, it’s smart to have conversations that communicate expectations about your future life together.
Read MoreWith winter a distant memory, the approaching summer should be a breath of fresh air – a relaxing time to enjoy family fun and outdoor activities. But juggling the kids, schedule changes, social events and work while enduring hot, humid temperatures isn’t always fun, and you’re not alone if you’re experiencing a bout of the summer time blues.
Read More“But to mourn, that’s different. To mourn is to be eaten alive with homesickness for the person.”
Olive Ann Burns, Cold Sassy Tree
Read MoreMost people find it endearing when a small child hides behind a mother’s coat when confronted with new people or strange places. But as an adult, living with a social phobia isn’t charming – in fact it’s downright difficult
Read MoreWhen the weather is hot and physical relief is tough to come by, tempers have a way of getting a little steamy too. Maybe long awaited weekend plans aren’t coming together right or a disagreement with your teenager has you agitated. When tempers flare, it’s helpful to have a few strategies in mind for defusing the flame.
Read MoreAn innocent mistake we often make when being criticized
Read MoreRelationships are a part of life. There are good ones, bad ones, those that inspire and motivate us, even those that teach us how not to be. But the one thing that is constant in all relationships is the intense connection we feel to those we build relations with.
Read MoreWhen you think about how it looks when someone is anxious, what comes to mind? Some of the obvious signs associated with anxiety are a flushed face and chest, tapping a foot, biting the lip or nails, or wringing ones hands.
Read MoreWell, here we are again, quickly approaching another summer filled with trips to the beach, community swimming pools and backyard pool parties.
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