by | Oct 1, 2015 | Blog
If you’ve been on social media or been paying attention to the news recently, you might have seen a news story with pictures that show a black dot on a person’s hand. The Black Dot Campaign, which asks victims of domestic abuse to draw a black dot on their hand to...
by | Sep 29, 2015 | Blog
Most parents know that fighting and yelling in front of their child can be harmful and scary for the child. On the other hand, children need to see that sometimes parents can disagree—respectfully and appropriately—without any danger of the family coming apart. But...
by | Sep 24, 2015 | Blog
Many people tend to focus on their weaknesses rather than their strengths. Does that sound like you? Instead of talking about the positive comments you received after a presentation you gave at work, maybe you focus on the fact that you said “um” a lot. We all have...
by | Sep 22, 2015 | Blog
In August, the American Academy of Pediatrics published new guidelines suggesting that parents start talking about alcohol with their children when they are around the age of nine. That seems too young, right? It’s not. Think of what your children are seeing in the...
by | Sep 17, 2015 | Blog
Life comes with its fair share of ups and downs, but for those suffering from bipolar disorder, the highs and lows are much more severe. If you notice the symptoms of bipolar disorder in yourself or someone else, get help as soon as possible. Ignoring the problem...
by | Sep 15, 2015 | Blog
As you’ve probably heard before, a marriage takes work from both partners in order to grow and last. Often in the beginning years, marriage seems easy. However, once you introduce children, new jobs, and other responsibilities into a marriage, it can become difficult...
by | Sep 10, 2015 | Blog
The International Day of Peace falls on September 21st every year, but it’s a day that many people don’t know about. The General Assembly of the United Nations hopes that people will spend the day strengthening the ideals of peace within their families, their...
by | Sep 8, 2015 | Blog
Have you ever felt insignificant or overlooked? Some people feel invisible when they are around certain people, while others feel that way all the time. You can feel invisible in many different ways: at work if your ideas are never acknowledged, in social gatherings...
by | Sep 3, 2015 | Blog
Emotional pain can be difficult to overcome. This sort of pain can stem from many different situations: an abusive relationship, a horrible accident, a divorce, a violent attack, the death of someone close to you. If not dealt with, this kind of pain can be...
by | Sep 1, 2015 | Blog
Tracy had been doing a great job on her diet. For five weeks, she’d been keeping a food journal, eating more fruits and vegetables, exercising daily, and getting enough sleep. Last week, she went on vacation where she had a big dinners and drank a glass of wine each...
