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To keep Valentine’s Day alive, take care of everyday business
In a study of married couples, husbands and wives who shared housework duties had greater relationship satisfaction than…
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Why New Year’s resolutions falter, and how to sustain them
Changing a habit takes a simple intention, but sustaining effort in the midst of everyday life takes a…
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Here’s one for your Relationship Toolkit: Stick to the subject!
Let’s be honest. From time to time, we’ve all been guilty of dumping dirty dishes from the “kitchen…
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The digital age: Is it heaven or hell?
Are we hopelessly addicted to the internet? That’s shaping up as the quintessential 21st century question.
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Making those New Year resolutions work for real
Constructive change in the New Year must build on the efforts of the “old” year.
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Anybody can be a role model and mentor
We can inspire youngsters to find vocations that give them meaning, purpose and joy.
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The building blocks to staying healthy in the New Year
Good health enables you to do the things that you want and to feel good while you’re doing…
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Holiday stress is inevitable. Here are some tips for managing it
First off, keep your expectations in line with reality. Set reasonable goals that fit your schedule and budget.
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Life, liberty and the pursuit of not happiness, but well-being
Greater well-being is far more enduring than the temporary pleasure of obtaining what you want.
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The comforting and important rituals of giving thanks
I hope you took some time this Thanksgiving, between helpings of turkey and mashed potatoes, to consider what…
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Navigating the turbulent waters of teenage drama
The most important step for parents is to let your teenagers know you are confident they will find…
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How moms and daughters can manage their complex relationship
Mothers and daughters can have unrealistic expectations of each other, while fathers often get a free pass.
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Bright ideas for coping with the dark days doldrums
Try waking up with a dawn simulator and plugging in a “happy light” later in the day. And…
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Coping with distress: How to defeat those self-defeating behaviors
One cause of these self-defeating behaviors is how we learn to cope with distress. It starts at an…
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Tough love — When do we actually need it?
The parents of teens continually consider whether they’re clear enough, firm enough, or tough enough. It can be…
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After a loved one’s death, grief and loss come in waves
Sadness over loss is a natural emotion that we all experience. Accept it, and share your grief with…
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Learning and practicing the art and craft of leadership
Business and nonprofit managers are not the only ones that require leadership skills. Every day, parents exercise leadership…
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Does your elementary school child have ADHD?
It’s important to identify children with this condition so we can help them succeed in school.
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Helping children cope with the hard realities of divorce
I’s important to set aside one’s feelings and find a way to make this challenging transition as comfortable…
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Are you spoiling your kids? It’s complicated
Tips for parents on coping with temper tantrums, and making up for their own deprived past.