No child is a failure. You have to have become an adult to prove yourself a failure. Even then, the only one who really qualifies as a “failure” is the one who gives up. All of us experience failure at…
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Family time: something that conjures up thoughts of togetherness and bonding. Right? Well, that’s the goal, but the actual time may fall short of expectations. You could lower your expectations, but there are other things you can do to help…
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Mothers, all of us have one, come in all shapes and sizes. There is no real “pattern” to say this Mother is good and another is not. Mothers make a huge difference in the life of their child, even when…
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Imagine being able to change your face. I’m not talking a face lift or a nip and tuck; I’m talking a brand new face. Maybe that would be too extreme for most of us, but if you have burn scars,…
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A woman finds herself pregnant by a man she hardly knows. Or maybe she knows the man well and believes he would not want a family. Possibly, she just doesn’t want to share the child with another person and go…
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Skills that can be learned from family life The family is the original learning ground. All kinds of skills are learned, or not learned, within the family unit, depending on the family involved. After all, our families are the first…
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How group counseling could improve family life All families have problems; that’s life. Sometimes, through death, natural disasters, divorce, or for whatever reason, families need help to cope. At other times, just the normal stress of a normal family or…
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May 1, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Should you stay for the sake of the kids? A simple question that has no simple answer. Everyone enters marriage with the intention of a ‘happily-ever-after’. If only life were so simple. Even good marriages have rough times, however, so how…
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January 1, 2014 Crisis Support
Planning a funeral is not at the top of anyone’s fun list, but it is something all will face at some point in their lives. Pre-planning is one way to make sure your wishes are carried out and your family…
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December 23, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Anyone who has ever been betrayed by a spouse or partner knows the trauma of finding out that significant other has cheated with someone else. Many couples do not survive the aftermath of an affair. The good news is that,…
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December 17, 2013 Friends and Peers
All of us have had friends who turned out to be backstabbers. Some of us have even been back stabbers. We have, for whatever reason, talked about someone in a negative way behind their backs. This experience can break your…
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November 26, 2013 Crisis Support
The sad truth is that people who are grieving have no choice but to make financial decisions. It’s the way life is. Fortunately, many people pre-pay for their funerals and take the time to draw up good wills, but even…
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November 1, 2013 Friends and Peers
Friendship is an important part of a person’s life. Without friends, we wouldn’t have the love, support, laughter, and more a friend brings to us. Many friends will come and go in a person’s life because of various reasons, including…
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Every time you talk to Mom, she has advice on how you can make your life better. Your sister-in-law constantly comments on how bratty your children are compared to her ‘angels’. Your older brother things you’re still a child, even…
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October 12, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
There exist probably as many stories of the road from dating to marriage as there are couples who walk this road. Certain ‘rules’ make it more likely the couple will continue their story from marriage to death. First, I want…
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October 9, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
If you are a newlywed, it can be assumed that you’ve already discussed whether or not you want children, and are now in the next stage of planning the whens. Just as I would recommend knowing someone at least a…
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October 8, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Most people think about the day they will say “I do” to that significant other. Girls often have their wedding planned long before the groom comes into the picture. Along with those thoughts come expectations, often unrealistic expectations. So how…
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September 19, 2013 Communication
Chivalry may be on it’s last legs, but it is not dead. My husband is a living example of chivalry. He still opens doors for me and puts me first. He even waits on me! He takes care of his…
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August 29, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
One way to survive newlywed squabbles is to expect them. In the inevitable colliding of cultures, disagreements abound. Most of the things you need to do to survive these squabbles should be gathered before the wedding. Take time to communicate…
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