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Are you feeling as though the beautiful days of fall are ending too early and the dark dreariness of winter is creeping in far too soon? I know I am! Luckily there are ways to overcome winter depression. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that kicks in about the same time every …
As parents we want to clear the path for our kids. We want to remove any obstacle to help our kids navigate life easily. Unfortunately, life gets bumpy and we can’t always be there to pave the way. We have to raise our kids to be resilient so they can overcome obstacles and thrive in …
When we focus on joy in our relationship, we help strengthen our bond. When we listen, empathize, focus on the positives and celebrate with each other, we can increase intimacy, trust, satisfaction, and fun, to name a few. If you’re ready to improve your relationship, there is no simpler way than to focus on the …
Last week I talked about appreciating the little things in life. I talked about why it’s important to live in the moment and not live life for the big moments. Today I want to expand on that and work on finding joy within us, in our daily life. Happiness is our body’s response to a …
The leaves have started to turn their glorious riot of color. There is a distinct chill in the air that wasn’t present just weeks ago. While we may be prone to add more into our schedules, I ask for something different this year. Let’s slow down and embrace this fall season as a family. Fall …
Date nights are important for healthy relationships. If you’ve been saying or hearing excuses that prevent you from having a date night, it’s time to stop – – no more date night excuses. Spending time together helps us to remember what we have in each other. We can learn to appreciate our partner again. Date …
Most of us look forward to vacations, pay raises, or long weekends. It’s completely natural to anticipate the big, exciting, events that happen in our lives. However, when we’re so focused on the next big thing we end up missing all the little nuances in between. It’s important to appreciate the nuances, the little things. …
A common complaint among parents is “My kids don’t listen”. Parents can spend an astonishing amount of time asking/bribing/cajoling their kids into compliance with little or no success. There are, however, ways to get your kids to listen that don’t involve bribing, yelling or repeat requests. We aren’t wired to respond on a dime. It …
Most of us would do anything for our children. One of the most important things we can do for our children is to raise them with love. There are a few simple ways you can help your child feel loved. Praise Your Child We all like to hear nice things about us. Make sure to …
We experience many relationships over the course of our lives. They come and go and change over time. As such, there are simple traits to look for in a healthy relationship. In a positive, healthy relationship, you feel like you. You feel both supported and encouraged. Additionally, you are heard and respected. Are you in …