How Can I Express My Feelings in a More Gentle (less blaming) Way?
We cannot expect our loved ones to guess what is going on inside our minds. This makes expressing our own feelings in a non-judgmental or blaming way critical to healthy […]
Cooling Hot Heads
Have you ever been so upset with your partner that you can’t think straight? It is normal to have moments of frustration and anger in relationships. How we manage strong […]
The Benefits of Adult Friendships
An old poem tells us to, “Make new friends but keep the old, the new are silver the old are gold” (Parry, n.d.). Researchers are finding that friendships are […]
How Do I Know My Partner Will be Faithful?
Trust in a relationship is key to its success. Most people do not automatically trust someone they do not know. They often determine trust by giving a little at the […]
Show Gratitude for Your Partner This Season (and Always!)
This month, we celebrate the joy that comes from sharing gratitude. According to research from Harvard Health, gratitude can truly make a person happier. In recent years, psychologists have focused […]
10 Things You Should Do Before Saying “I Do”
Being in love is exciting and wonderful, and for some people it’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of romance. Many people spend more time planning for a […]
The Power of Kindness
Mister Rogers had the right idea when he taught his viewers that “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” Kind acts have the potential to directly […]
Six Tips to Help Children Cultivate a Close Relationship with Grandparents
A close relationship between grandparents and grandchildren is mutually beneficial when it comes to the health and well-being of both. Grandparents provide acceptance, patience, love, stability, wisdom, fun and support to […]
Establishing Smooth Transitions after Divorce
Household transitions, when children leave the care and responsibility of one parent to be with the other parent, can be emotional for children and parents alike. Establishing a routine for […]
Seven Tips for Raising Responsible Children
As a parent, what would you say is your top goal for your children? A common response is that parents want to help their children grow into responsible adults. This […]