Recently a woman who was asking for my advice said, “My 10-year-old son, Benjamin, will not do what I say. I know he hears me but he just ignores me when I talk toconnectionlooking them in the eyes4 Basic Ski... more
Those born approximately 1982-2004 are often referred to as Millennials.millenialshipstershome cultureSocial media addictionchanging parenting stylesconfident parenting... more
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It's hard to see a good family friend or loved one stray from the things you both know and believe. Things inevitably end up changing. The relationships become different and sometimes strained. However, you sti... more
“Look what I got for Christmas,” said my friend Megan as she held up a single serving package of crackers with a small red stick for the spreadable cheese.Christmascharitygratitudeteaching gratitudeserviceg... more
Relationships make or break the holidays. For some, holiday family parties are stressful because of unhealthy relationships.family relationshipsfixing family relationshipsjudgmentaljudgingfirst impressionsfamil... more
In the United States we have a new president. Some people are elated about this and others are sorrowing. Regardless of where each of us is on this spectrum of election emotions, change is in the air.Securityem... more
The first cellular phone became available to the public in 1984. By 2007 Apple had made the Apple iPhone, which has since taken the cellular phone world by storm.childrencell phonecell phone for childrencell ph... more
When I was young my mother traditionally made clam chowder in bread bowls for our Halloween dinner. It was hot, yummy and fast — which allowed us to quickly move along to the Halloween fun.memorable family tr... more
