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Parenting is the hardest job you will ever have. It’s easy to get caught up or stuck in a rut. Connecting with your children, especially your teenagers can be a…

The holiday season can be a time of joy, excitement, and anticipation as the weather turns cold and preparations begin for various celebrations. Our thoughts turn to our families, friends,…

Did you know October is National Depression Awareness Month? Much to the relief of mental health workers the stigma attached to depression is lessening as awareness increases. Times are changing…

Having trouble getting pregnant? Many couples and single women are finding out there is more to their story than just having trouble getting pregnant. It is not uncommon for people…

It’s happening again…your spouse is going on about something you did or didn’t do. It’s remarkably predictable and easy to ignore. Perhaps you even keep watching TV or prepare dinner.…

Have you ever tried to push a man to express himself, only to get the opposite effect? It’s frustrating! Instead of openness and sharing, you get defensiveness and withdrawal. When…

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month across the nation. This offers a platform for discussing a widespread problem that affects millions of men and women each year. It is a…

Why marriage counseling? So you may be asking yourself: “What am I going to get out of it?” That’s a valid question; most people want to know, “What’s in it…

When a community experiences a devastating event, the topic of trauma is often discussed more publicly for a while following the event. For many, understanding the wide variety of ways…

I had a conversation recently with someone who is a childcare provider. She was telling me how she does not believe in making a child say sorry to another child…