Love is in the air as Valentine’s Day approaches this week! Store shelves are stocked with red and pink heart-shaped items, flowers are being delivered, and email inboxes are flooded with dinner for two specials. This season of love is a great time to examine your own relationships. How are things going between you and […]
Relationship Smarts: The Art of a Stress-Reducing Conversation
According to the Gottman Institute, happy couples reconnect each day they are apart by having a “Stress-Reducing Conversation.” Here are the steps you should follow (along with the pitfalls you should avoid) to make the most of those talks with your special someone: Take Turns.Each partner gets to talk for 15-20 minutes. Fret not! You […]
#METOO — Are you feeling empowered? Or are you feeling guilty or ashamed?
#METOO — Are you feeling empowered? Or are you feeling guilty or ashamed? The purpose of this movement was undoubtedly to empower women, increase our awareness of this insidious behavior and encourage us to teach all, especially young boys and girls, about what is simply not acceptable. Now, we all must work to insure that […]
The 2 Phrases You Should Immediately Stop Using
Politeness is something we are taught to value. We typically praise young children when they “use their manners” and when they choose their words carefully (i.e. “I would like a glass of juice please” verses “I want juice” OR “I feel sad when you say I need a timeout” verses “You’re a mean mom and […]
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