My husband and I recently realized that we didn’t like each other as much as we wanted to. We were often arguing. He’d come into the room and I’d feel tension in my shoulders. The kids would fuss, he’d respond and I’d disagree. It got to the point where I wanted to walk out of … [Read more...] about Recreating Intimacy
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Remembering Self
“They would think she was savoring the taste (blueberries, cinnamon, cream-excellent), but she was actually savoring the whole morning, trying to catch it, pin it down, keep it safe before all those precious moments became yet another memory.” ― Liane Moriarty, What Alice … [Read more...] about Remembering Self
Pets For Kids: Things To Consider
From a parent’s perspective, a pet shop’s best sales clerks are all four-legged or feathered, crawl, swim or slither. Pets can be wonderful for children and there are benefits as well: improved self-esteem, companionship, a sense of responsibility or commitment, less … [Read more...] about Pets For Kids: Things To Consider
Love, not time, heals all wounds…
I would find it hard to count the number of times when I have shared a story with regards to something hurtful in my life in which the listener's ultimate advice is to allow time to transpire in order for the wound caused by the painful event to heal. We've all heard it before, … [Read more...] about Love, not time, heals all wounds…
Five Coping Tips for Your Teenager’s Stress
Our bodies react to different changes in life. Stress is caused from a number of things. Stress is actually a good thing, as it helps to balance out our lives. The problem many people face with stress is when they allow it to overtake their lives to the point where it starts to … [Read more...] about Five Coping Tips for Your Teenager’s Stress
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to