In my recent blog, For Kids, Five Little Things That Make A Big Difference, I mentioned the importance of telling family stories. It’s a good and dramatic way to teach kids valuable life lessons. If an uncle or grandmother or some other relative had a hardship —...
For Kids, Five Little Things That Make A Big Difference
In a bit of wisdom for the ages, Kurt Vonnegut once said, “Enjoy the little things in life because one day you’ll look back and realize they were the big things.” Parents can put this principle to good use as they raise their kids. Sure, taking care of the big things...
‘Zebra Striping’ — Just The Facts, Ma’am
For many people, “Dry January” seems like a distant memory. Oh, their intentions were good. After a long holiday season with too many parties and happy hours and just generally over-imbibing, cutting out alcohol for a month sounded like a pretty good New Year...
Is Your Partner Really The Right One?
Ah, dating! What a wonderful ritual young (and often, not-so-young) people go through. And if you’re rolling your eyes or trying not to laugh at the adjective “wonderful,” you’re not alone. Dating can be stressful, anxiety-producing, nerve-wracking… the list goes on...
Tips To Navigate A Long-Term Relationship
When you’re dating and then forming a long-term romantic relationship, you might feel like you’re exploring a vast wilderness of uncharted territory. You might find yourself stopping and thinking, “Where am I and where am I going?” That’s perfectly natural, but in...
A Simple And Powerful Virtuous Cycle
From the time we’re born, physically touching the ones we love is as natural as breathing. In a virtuous cycle, that natural draw is especially important in a long-term romantic relationship: you wish to physically touch the person you’re intimate with and that touch...
Why Boundaries Are Necessary And Valuable
Any parent probably has great stories about teaching their kids to share. It’s not something that toddlers typically do naturally. As those kids turn into adolescents they’re taught a more sophisticated twist on sharing: You will receive as much as you give. From...
It’s Time To De-Stress — For Your Mental Health And More
The old Chinese curse — May you live in interesting times — seems more appropriate than ever these days. Whether you’re worried about anything from the economy to global diplomatic tensions, there’s a whole lot in the news to validate that feeling that has you waking...
The Invaluable Effects Of A Secure Attachment Style
Virtually everyone in a long-term romantic relationship has disagreements with their partner. Occasional disagreements are typical and can even be healthy for the relationship if they’re resolved in a positive manner. (See How To Use Conflicts To Deepen Your...
Tears And Fears Vs. A Productive Workplace
Family dynamics are a sight to behold. Any parent with two or more kids can probably go on for hours about interactions between the siblings — amusing, horrifying, endearing, frightening stories that form the stuff of family legend. The time kids spend with each other...