For all the parents of teenage girls out there, does it seem as if your daughter’s life is constantly filled with DRAMA? They do too! Recently the Women’s Fund of Central Ohio commissioned a study of over 2,000 girls with diverse backgrounds, from Central Ohio. The girls ranged in age from 5th to 12th grade. […]
Relationships
Friends for Life
Remember when you were dating how you looked forward to spending time together, you did special things for one another without being asked or expecting anything in return and shared the good and bad things in your life. If a marital relationship is not built upon a solid foundation of friendship, it may become more […]
Money Matters in Relationships
According to a recent study released by the National Endowment for Financial Education three in 10 Americans say they have lied to their partner about financial matters. This dishonesty can range from lying about small purchases to having secret bank accounts. However little or small, financial matters are of critical importance to a relationship. Taking […]
My wish list for spring
A couple of warm days and I’m reminded that spring is one day closer! Another sure sign is when you look at gardening displays in the stores and seed catalogs appear in your mailbox. There’s something about working in the dirt after a day in the office that eases the tension between the shoulders and […]
Just In Time Parenting
Are you a parent or an expecting parent? Consider signing up for Just In Time Parenting eNewsletter. Just in Time Parenting will send you free parenting newsletters by e-mail – monthly during your child’s first 12 months, then every other month from ages 1 through 5. [click here for samples] You can subscribe for up to […]
Changing Behavior: How Do We Make New Year’s Resolutions Stick?
Behavior happens because it is something we have done over and over, i. e. it is a habit, OR it is something that we do because we have a reason for doing it. Changing behavior, therefore, requires different strategies for these different types of behavior. Researchers have studied intentional and habitual behavior and have some […]