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As parents, we embrace the pressures of parenting because we want the best for our children. The good news is that parenting does not...

What is discipline? When you think about discipline, what first comes to mind? Is it punishment? Is it a spanking and a time-out? Maybe...

You can start by understanding your need for self-care. Establish a routine that works for you. Check in with yourself and ask for what...

“Where Fear Is, Happiness Is Not” –Author Unknown I didn’t realize it at the time, but throughout my child’s first three years, I had...

Breaking Out of Your Slump Now, I am not here to say that we will all break out of our slump the next day. However, the story holds a...

Givers Common questions heard from a giver are, “What can I do for you?” or “How can I help?” They are always looking for ways to take...

Please note that these feelings are normal following childbirth. According to the Texas Children’s Hospital and Pavilion for Women’s...

Women Headlines showcase the harassment of women in the workplace. They  are viewed negatively for traits that men are praised to have....

The Truth behind the Highlight Reel The Reality We need to learn how to know better. How do you balance the happy and the sad...

Unfortunately, the track around this pond is one of those paths covered with small pebbles. It is inevitable that a small rock always...

Although the term ritual often has religious overtones, it really only refers to any practice or pattern of behavior regularly performed...

Trauma Intake You are constantly intaking trauma throughout the day.  So the big question is; what is your daily trauma intake?  Have you...

Battling Thoughts I think anyone who has struggled with their mental health can relate to the idea that sometimes your thoughts can cause...

If you’re too busy for sex, you’re too busy! The truth is that sex, like all other facets of marriage, takes work. You have to be willing...

I loved sports cards when I was in the 4th grade; collected, traded, and talked about them in class. I also combed through many Beckett...

Have you already started working on those New Year’s resolutions? Or are you like me and already counting the number of times you’ve...

Resolutions Recently, I was sitting around my fire pit in the backyard with a few friends. We were chatting about all the great things we...

The truth is protecting ourselves is really costing us something we don’t know we need. That is, sincere connections made out of pure...

I’m here today to remind you to stop. Stop trying to do everything for everyone else. This time of year is about joy, so let it be...

Stop Saying, “New Year, New Me!” More like “New Year, Same Ol’ Me.” I get the intent behind this, but you aren’t going to suddenly become...