Parenting: It’s not for the faint of heart. For those of you in the thick of raising your kids, you know firsthand the challenges of parenting. It’s a constant tension between being -loving but firm -fun but disciplined -friendly but authoritative…the list goes on. And the challenges constantly change as your kids grow. The issues […]
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The older I get, the more I’ve embraced the word, ‘No’. The fact is, saying ‘no’ is a learned skill. (Say it with me…”No.” Feels pretty good, right?) For some of us, saying ‘no’ is extremely challenging (I’m looking at you, people pleasers). Even the thought of disappointing someone makes you break out in a […]
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(Let me pause and clarify that this article is for those struggling with typical marriage problems. If you are in a situation where you are being abused in any way, you need to separate yourself from the situation and get help immediately. You should not stay in the presence of someone who is abusive. Ever.) […]
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Anxiety. We all deal with it on some level. Now, I’m not talking about the type of anxiety that requires treatment by a professional. Some of you struggle with an anxiety disorder…and I strongly encourage you to talk to a mental health professional and seek proper care for your condition. What I’m talking about is […]
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Bad habits are like a comfortable bed: Easy to get into, hard to get out of. If you’ve ever tried to break a bad habit, you know how hard it can be. Maybe it’s drinking too much coffee, or biting your nails, or playing video games too much…. Behaviors that have become second nature are […]
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