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Don’t be a victim: Misfortunes can teach valuable lessons
My good friend gently complained about the trials of living with his elderly, somewhat demented, mom. “She keeps…
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How to become the father that you want to be
My father, like most men of his generation, knew little about being a dad.
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Is your teen struggling? Don’t knock alternative high school
I’m always amazed how many parents drag their teens in to see me near the end of the…
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Young or old, we must learn to cope with disappointments
Were you disappointed on Mother’s Day? Becky was hoping for the full meal deal from her husband and…
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How to raise your children so they are kind and caring
While most parents want their children to be successful adults, moms and dads are also concerned about their…
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What can caregivers do to maintain their well-being?
Marie’s 75-year-old husband was losing his memory. At first, he forgot small things. But over time, it progressed…
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Mindfulness (breathing and meditiation) an anxiety antidote
When I was a freshman in college, I experienced panic attacks. They seemingly came out of nowhere —…
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Make the effort to appreciate your parents
My father loved spring — with its yellow, red and white tulips, fresh green leaves and bright yellow…
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How to cope with distressing national and world news
As a 65-year-old, I’m no stranger to distressing national and world news. Goodness knows I’ve lived through a…
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Marriage 101: Communication is key to happiness
Mary was furious with her husband. She wanted him to make the arrangements for their next night out.
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Blended families: It’s a complicated deal
Meet the Smiths, a typical American family. Just married, John and Mary have four children. Sally, 14, and…
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Growing to accept ourselves with love and compassion
Last week I took an early morning stroll. Spring is in the air — the cherry and apple…
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Parenting your teen: It may be helpless, but it’s not hopeless
When I was a teenager, my father used to tell me, “I can’t wait for you to have…
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Lessons learned after 40 years of marriage
My wife and I have been married for 40 years. Four decades is a lifetime of love, tears,…
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Moving elderly parents requires patience and compassion
When my mother was 89, she was living in her own apartment in a retirement community. She could…
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The Grandparents Club gets a new member
Lucky me! Both of my adult daughters were pregnant at the same time — now only one still…
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You and your kid have the same goal: Survive adolescence
At 15, I knew everything. At 16, I could do anything.
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How to foster close relationships between siblings
Brothers and sisters have a unique relationship, unlike any others in life. We choose our friends and partners,…