For most people, committed relationships mean monogamous relationships. Outside people have no place in the emotional or sexual space of the partnership. Yet affairs happen. According to one source, 41% of marriages have one or both partners admitting to infidelity (either emotional or physical). When...
I will start by admitting I'm an old parent with young-ish kids so when I was experiencing birthday parties as a kid it was the 1970s. I don't know about other parents but the parties we feel compelled to throw for our kids and the...
Everyone has heard of the Golden Rule. "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you". At least in theory, we teach our kids this is a really important way to live life. Yet, somehow, it can be hard to apply it routinely...
It's days from the New Year and resolutions are on the horizon. Typical resolution choices involve exercise, diet and overall physical health. Don't get me wrong, these are great things to do. How about making a relationship resolution and actually KEEPING it this year? Often,...
Thanksgiving is over and the holiday season is upon us. Connecting through rituals is common during the holiday season, but what about on a daily basis? Rituals or routines not only have a protective factor for kids but they also provide us an important sense...
Would you know if your child was a bullying target? Did you know that, depending on the source for the statistics , between 21% and 77% of kids have been bullied in one form or another? One source suggests 90% (!!) of 4th through 8th...