What to Consider Before Signing Those Divorce Papers
Divorce statistics are ever changing, but currently most divorces occur in March and August and roughly half of all marriages end in...
Take a Spring Break for the Health of Your Family
It’s Spring Break and, even if you can’t get off from work or afford a trip, don’t let that discourage you from taking a break with your...
Going Home Shouldn't Hurt
For many, going home for the holidays is a happy time including laughter, intimate discussions, fond memories and the warmth of being...
Surviving the Summer Slump
If you feel stuck in a summer slump, you’re not alone. The kids are out of school, programs have summer hours, and friends and coworkers...
Feel Beautiful This Mother’s Day
The day after Easter I took a break and went to Ecuador. I had always wanted to see the Galapagos, and it coordinated with a meeting my...
Raising Responsible and Considerate Teens
Teen yeas are a difficult passage for parents and teens. Teenagers are fighting for independence, dealing with peer pressure, and...
Have a Merry “Drama-Free” Christmas
For most of us the holiday season is an exciting time of the year. You go to more parties and school activities and socialize more than...
Helping Your Daughter Deal with Stress
This week, two teens ran away after school and did not come home that evening. Although they were found the next day, one of the...
Talking to Kids During Dark Times
Another shooting in the news today, but this time it was in my community. Early morning – runners are out for their morning job, parents...
Keeping Score with Parenting is a Losing Game
Today’s child is more likely to grow up in a family where both parents work full time to make ends meet. Working parents report feeling...