Halloween is about to happen!! (Personally, my favorite holiday; cue Spooky Scary Skeletons Dance Remix) But alas, as soon as November 1st hits, Mariah Carey and Michael Buble wake up from their 10-month-long hibernations to remind us that Christmas is basically...
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Navigating Religious (and Political) Differences in your Family
I’m not talking about the stereotypical crazy uncle at your Thanksgiving dinner. I’m talking about your sister or father or son whose beliefs are a real impediment to your family functioning. Maybe you don’t have a relationship with them any more. Or maybe you do, and...
3 Strategies to Setting Clear and Effective Boundaries
1. Keep it short and simple When setting boundaries for kids and teenagers, you want to make it easy to remember, easy to reference and repeat. “Please be home by 9pm” or “No friends allowed at home if we aren’t home”, instead of “It probably makes sense that you...
Premarital Counseling: Preparing for a Lifelong Commitment
You put a ring on it, you’ve made it Facebook official, and now planning all the wedding details is in full swing. Marriage is an exciting time; the venue, the décor, the celebration, and the honeymoon! Another key part of making a lifelong commitment is preparing for...