As we enter a New Year it seems to be a good time to reflect on the past and look to the future. What were the good things that happened in 2013? What are your hopes for 2014? Are you one who sets goals? I am and I like to set goals in […]
Relationships
I need a Silent Night…
Is it the calm before the storm? Holidays can be much like weddings as we spend a lot of time, energy and money, making plans for a great celebration with family and friends. I hope that you have really taken time to focus on what kind of celebration you want and planned accordingly so that […]
Setting Goals: Turning Family Dreams Into Realities
As Old Man Winter approaches, it’s easy to dream about tropical shores and family holiday vacations. For those struggling to make ends meet, those tropical shores might seem like only a fantasy. However, even with tight family budgets, fantasies can become reality with some planning and a bit of discipline. Planning starts with getting the […]
Building New Holiday Traditions After Divorce
Face it- This year is going to be different. Try to embrace it and create new traditions. Take a moment to take a deep breath, close your eyes and really think about the emotions you are feeling. Write them down, and one by one, without judgment, think about them and the source of each feeling. […]
Make Family Night “Game Night”!
Do you remember as a child opening up that new board game under the tree or at a birthday party? I do – every year at least one of the girls in my family received a game (there are four of us) and as soon as the paper was cleared away we were off to […]
What to Do When Your Child Tells a Lie
One behavior that parents of young children most fear is lying; what parent hasn’t had the image of their child growing up to be a criminal, living a life full of deception in which they can never be trusted, all because the child didn’t tell the truth in pre-school? Some parents think their child is […]