This Year’s New Year’s Resolution: Accept Yourself

It’s as predictable as the ball dropping over Time Square:   make a resolution to address the current problem area in our lives.   Lose weight.   Stop smoking.   Shop less.   We all view the new year as an opportunity to reinvent the less desirable aspects of ourselves.  Unfortunately, for most people, making a resolution is the easy part.   [...]

2015-12-28T13:54:44+00:00Balanced living|Comments Off on This Year’s New Year’s Resolution: Accept Yourself

Minimizing the Materialism of the Holidays

One thing that’s as familiar to the holiday season as Christmas carols and cold weather is the overwhelming crush of advertising.   Ads for everything from clothes to jewelry to toys to cars confront us every time we turn our TV, open the newspaper or go online.As parents, the holidays are a challenging time as we [...]

2015-12-21T14:46:47+00:00Balanced living, Family, Parenting|Comments Off on Minimizing the Materialism of the Holidays

The Graying of Divorce: 3 Tips on Coping with Divorce after Decades of Marriage

The "graying of divorce" is a term that relates to the increase in divorces among people aged 50 and older. Compared to 20 years ago, people in this age group are now twice as likely to get a divorce and this group now comprises about 25% of all divorces. While many of these divorces are [...]

2015-12-14T18:04:30+00:00Divorce|Comments Off on The Graying of Divorce: 3 Tips on Coping with Divorce after Decades of Marriage

When a Spouse Abuses Substances

Substance abuse issues are extremely stressful to a relationship. Over time, trust is destroyed and often couples face financial hardship. Having a spouse with substance abuse issues increases the likelihood of divorce. Given the toll it can take on a marriage, here are some steps to take if you believe your spouse has an issue [...]

2015-12-07T18:26:25+00:00Relationships|Comments Off on When a Spouse Abuses Substances

When a Spouse Abuses Substances

Substance abuse issues are extremely stressful to a relationship. Over time, trust is destroyed and often couples face financial hardship. Having a spouse with substance abuse issues increases the likelihood of divorce. Given the toll it can take on a marriage, here are some steps to take if you believe your spouse has an issue [...]

2015-12-07T18:26:25+00:00Relationships|Comments Off on When a Spouse Abuses Substances

Minimizing the Materialism of the Holidays

One thing that’s as familiar to the holiday season as Christmas carols and cold weather is the overwhelming crush of advertising.   Ads for everything from clothes to jewelry to toys to cars confront us every time we turn our TV, open the newspaper or go online.As parents, the holidays are a challenging time as we [...]

2015-11-30T19:52:45+00:00Balanced living, Family, Parenting|Comments Off on Minimizing the Materialism of the Holidays

Surviving Thanksgiving: Strategies for Managing Family at the Holidays

<p>Flip on the TV at time this year and you’re likely to find some program or movie showing the ideal family Thanksgiving-- loving family, perfectly set table, and laughter and good cheer all around.  You can also find holiday cheer on Facebook or Instagram.  <br /><br />Perhaps nowhere else in American culture is there a [...]

2015-11-22T15:55:33+00:00Family|Comments Off on Surviving Thanksgiving: Strategies for Managing Family at the Holidays

Helping Your Child Adjust to a New Partner

While you may have sworn off dating forever due to the stress of divorce, most people eventually seek out a new relationship. When kids are involved, there are some tips for introducing and adjusting to a new partner that can help you set the process up for success:Go slow when introducing a new partner: The [...]

2015-11-02T14:47:25+00:00Divorce|Comments Off on Helping Your Child Adjust to a New Partner

When Your Spouse Suffers from Mental Illness

Marriage is difficult. This is no surprise to anyone who is married. When one spouse suffers from mental illness, then marriage is even more complicated. There is so much stigma around the term “mental illness”, but what I’m talking about today is any emotional or behavior disorder that impacts daily living. Here are some tips [...]

2015-10-19T15:03:41+00:00Mental health|Comments Off on When Your Spouse Suffers from Mental Illness
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