Living with Chronic Illness: Part II

Living with Chronic Illness: Part II

In our last blog post, we talked about chronic illness and different ways to live with it. This post will focus on how to be sympathetic to those in your life who are living with chronic illness. When someone you know is living with a chronic illness, it might be...
Living with Chronic Illness: Part I

Living with Chronic Illness: Part I

Chronic illness is any condition that lasts for a year or longer. It’s a condition that usually cannot be cured completely although some illnesses can be controlled or managed through lifestyle changes and certain medications. A short list of examples of chronic...
Overcoming “Sorry Syndrome”

Overcoming “Sorry Syndrome”

Have you been told that you apologize too much? Chances are, you don’t even realize you’re saying sorry until someone points it out to you. Typically, women are more likely to fall victim to the Sorry Syndrome. Girls are raised with an emphasis on kindness...
Overcoming Shame

Overcoming Shame

Each of us experience shame; it’s part of being human. How we let that shame affect us in our day-to-day living depends on each person. Shame is a fear-based emotion, and it can be painful and debilitating for those who aren’t sure how to deal with it. Shame can stem...
Use Earth Day to Give Back to Your Community

Use Earth Day to Give Back to Your Community

Earth Day, celebrated on April 22, is coming up quickly. How will you help do your part for the environment? Here are five facts from the Huffington Post that show just how easy it is to help save the Earth: Recycling one soda can saves enough energy to run your...
What to Do When You Have a Bossy Child

What to Do When You Have a Bossy Child

Every child has different personality traits. Some like to be the center of attention, while others tend to shy away. It can be challenging to work with a child who is “bossy,” but there are positive ways to redirect challenging behavior. Be a model on how to give...