Grief: Dealing with Sudden Loss
It’s the call you never expected to get. You probably remember exactly where you were and what you were doing when the phone rang and you so casually answered, “Hello.” Maybe you hoped you misunderstood or maybe the clear message on the other end caused you to drop...
Love After Loss: Dating & Remarriage
They say it’s better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all, but what about loving again after you’ve lost? What if you walked the aisle, said, “I do,” and committed yourself to someone for the rest of your life – and then they died? You promised, “Til...
When Our Parents Age
They took care of us when we were sick. They clothed us, housed us, taught us, and loved us. I’m talking about our parents, of course. For many of the folks I work with, their parents have become senior-citizens. This demographic is growing rapidly as we are seeing...
Raising Independent Children
Recently, many families celebrated high school graduations and are preparing to send their graduate off to college, into the military, or out into the workforce. (If this will leave you as an empty-nester, check out this article "How to deal with an empty Nest" for...
Placing Your Marriage Before Your Kids
Question: Are your every waking hours spent running kids to and from school and activities? Is the first uninterrupted conversation between you and your mate when you collapse into bed exhausted each night? Have all of your framed wedding photos now been replaced with...
Communicating With Your Teenager
Years ago I worked with a gentlemen in a manufacturing facility and over his workbench he had a sign that read "Hire A Teenager While They Still Know Everything!" If you've ever raised a teen perhaps you can relate to the comedian Jeff Allen when he says, “I believe...
Surviving Vacation Season
I’ve read many articles about surviving the holidays. I even shared one with you about avoid expectations at the holidays (Read It Here). Yet, it’s not Christmas or Thanksgiving, and still some of you are dreading the upcoming season. What season is that? Vacation...
The Dangers of Comparisons & How to Stop
Albert Einstein shared an insightful metaphor about the nature of comparison. He said, “If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” Wow! What an awful way to live a life – constantly comparing yourself...
The Problem With Self-Esteem
The 1980’s and 1990’s saw the rise of a movement that has impacted today’s culture and educational system – particularly for the generation who grew up during those decades. It was the self-esteem movement and it gained the backing of both lawmakers and business...
The Effect of Fear & How to Cope
You probably don’t spend much time thinking about it, nevertheless you probably spend a significant amount of time dealing with it. It has effects on your thoughts, your feelings, and your desires. What am I talking about? FEAR. It’s the birthplace of...