Have you ever let another person’s perception of you define how you make choices and how you behave? For most of us, our families are the places we learn how we are perceived. Sometimes the words of those closest to us have the power to inflict the most pain. Were … Read More
Meaningful Touch
Touch means different things to people. What does it mean to you a pat on the back, a gentle caress of the hand? There are many ways to provide meaningful touch. Kids very often appreciate a hug, maybe not in front of their friends, but down inside they usually are glad … Read More
Everyone doesn’t get a trophy
Have you noticed that in our culture these days, everyone get a trophy? Kids are not told that failure is an option. Instead, they are given an award for the hardest worker or most determined. It turns out that this might not be the best approach… Children may perform better in … Read More
Try, Try Again
Repeating the same task repeatedly can sometimes become wearisome and discouraging. It can also become a catalyst for success. Malcom Gladwell wrote about the 10,000 Hour Rule which helps individuals achieve what he coined as outlier status. He cites a neurologist, Daniel Levitin who writes, “It seems to take the … Read More
Men – Get your feeling words ready!
Women are happier in relationships when men feel their pain, suggests research at Harvard Medical School. The study examined videotaped discussions between 156 heterosexual couples about a frustrating, disappointment or upsetting incident in their lives. The researchers also surveyed the couples on their overall relationship satisfaction and measured their ability … Read More
Memorial Day: Helping a friend honor their fallen soldier
For many people Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer events and vacations. Families gather and set off fireworks, pools open, and women do a lot of shopping…but Memorial Day weekend is also an important time to remember fallen soldiers. This is a day for many to grieve their … Read More
Model balance
Women often struggle with accepting themselves. An ideal weight is one area that many women focus on. Often, they can be quite hard on themselves. The model Crystal Renn talks about her own struggles. Toward the end of the interview she discusses the tension of trying to find balance … Read More
Busy being busy
So here’s the thing, I was asked to blog about the topic of “busyness” about 3 months ago. I had really good intentions to blog about being busy. I intended to. I really did. After weeks of rolling the task from one days to-do list to the next, I emailed … Read More
Q&A: Blending Two Families
Q: What can I expect when my partner and I marry and we blend our two families together? A: When blending two families together expect there will be an adjustment period for everyone in the family. This adjustment period will likely take about 3-4 years before the family will establish … Read More
Bringing A Little Humor to your Mother’s Day
Laughter is important for great relationships and to enjoy life. So enjoy laughing with your mother over these jokes about motherhood this Mother’s Day…. What happened to the baby? For weeks, a six-year old boy kept telling his first-grade teacher about the baby brother or sister that was expected at … Read More