No matter the make-up of a family, a family is a team. Each person in the family plays a unique role in the structure and function of the family. Each individual’s strengths, traits, and personality all contribute to part of the family team. Just like a sports team, everyone has their function for the team. […]
Relationships
REFLECTION AND GOAL SETTING
A new year provides a time for us to reflect upon the past and plan for the future. You don’t have to wait for a new year to plan for the future. Throughout the year reflect on the goal you set earlier. But don’t get so caught up in the past that you forget to […]
Cutting Hair and Picking Noses Helps Build Fine Motor Coordination
Every parent dreads the moment when their three year-old shows them his or her nice new haircut, and proudly states it was done, “All by myself!” Where did they get those scissors anyway? And, what about the child’s desire to pick their nose (Ew, gross!)? Relax parents, your child is simply working on her or […]
Read This If You’re In Love.
We all want the same thing, whether our relationship has just begun or we’ve been married for years: We want a healthy, mutually-satisfying relationship with the one we love. (Better Marriages) We know from research and others’ example that this does not happen by chance; loving one’s partner is a choice. In order to last […]
Make Family Time Count
In most two-parent households today, both parents work outside the home, at least part time. Emphasis on roles in the home, are placed on shared ownership of the vast duties expected from mothers, fathers and children. While it is daunting to consider what it takes to be successful as a family unit, it isn’t impossible. […]
Aging Well
Gerontology is the study of old age including the psychological, social, and biological processes of aging. Similar to gerontology, geriatrics is the medical subgroup of this field. Until recently, people had shorter lifespans, but with advancements in technology, medicine, and science, people are living longer because they are making healthier lifestyle choices. Population pyramids illustrate […]