Whether you’re 15 or 50, first date jitters are real and can even be uncomfortable. How can you better handle them? How can you reduce your anxiety and have a better first date? However, there are some simple and natural ways to deal with them. Here are my tips: Picture yourself in the situation ahead of… Continue reading 7 Tips for Overcoming First Date Jitters
Category: Family
High Standards Produce Mixed Effects on Marriages
There is a tension between what spouses demand from their marriages and what they are capable of attaining from those marriages, according to recent psychology research. The results are published in the April 2016 issue of Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. High standards, whether in caring, support, or independence, improve satisfaction only in strong marriages.… Continue reading High Standards Produce Mixed Effects on Marriages
10 Things Grieving Children Want You to Know
One in 20 children will lose a parent by the age of 18. Most Americans will experience the death of someone close to them before graduating high school. Death is a part of life, and loss is difficult for everyone, but children and teens grieve differently than adults. When a child’s grief goes unnoticed or… Continue reading 10 Things Grieving Children Want You to Know
Tips for Helping Stepfamilies Get Off to a Smoother Beginning
Any new marriage has its hurdles. But when the newlyweds also bring children from previous marriages, they face the additional challenge of trying to balance the needs of the relationship with the needs of the kids. It’s rarely as easy as the Brady Bunch made it seem. Too frequently, partners imagine that because they love… Continue reading Tips for Helping Stepfamilies Get Off to a Smoother Beginning
How to Find the Best Alzheimer’s or Dementia Care For Your Loved One
If your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia and can’t live alone, finding the best long-term care for him or her may seem overwhelming. To make the most informed decision for your family member, read on for tips on touring facilities and questions to ask. Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia If your loved… Continue reading How to Find the Best Alzheimer’s or Dementia Care For Your Loved One
Elder Abuse More Severe When in Home
Older people living with an abuser are up to four times likelier to suffer more severe levels of mistreatment, according to a new study. The research, conducted by experts from the University of Toronto, Cornell University, and Weill-Cornell Medical College. suggests that the addition of non-perpetrators also living in the home played a protective function… Continue reading Elder Abuse More Severe When in Home
Go Ahead, Pick a Fight! It’s Good for Your Relationship
“Couples don’t split up because they fight, they split up because they don’t know how to grow from conflict and use it as a catalyst to strengthen their relationship,” says Dr. Judith Wright. “In great relationships, fighting is not only healthy, it’s essential.” “One of the most concerning things we hear from couples is when… Continue reading Go Ahead, Pick a Fight! It’s Good for Your Relationship
Making Sure Your Loved Ones Age Safely “In Place”
Fact: Everyday nearly 10,000 people turn age 65 – and most people, as they age, want to stay in their homes as long as possible — instead of moving into a retirement community. This process is called “aging in place” – but for this process to fully work, any possible risks (physical or emotional) should… Continue reading Making Sure Your Loved Ones Age Safely “In Place”
Do Your Grandkids Play Sports? What You Should Know about Concussions
With spring sports like baseball, softball, and soccer coming up, parents and grandparents need to be aware of why concussions are such serious injuries and how they can be treated. Concussions have traditionally been associated with high-impact sports like football, and even in this setting, knocks on the head that don’t “seem” serious have often… Continue reading Do Your Grandkids Play Sports? What You Should Know about Concussions
How to Date a Widow or Widower (It’s Really Not Scary!)
As both a grief recovery expert and a widow with more than her fair share of post-widowhood dating experience, I have been interviewed, written about and presented countless workshops on dating after loss. Since I firmly believe that should a widowed choose it, dating, companionship and love can again be a part of life, I… Continue reading How to Date a Widow or Widower (It’s Really Not Scary!)
Prevent Heartworm in Pets Year Round
If you’ve been to a veterinarian’s office, chances are you’ve seen the photos on the wall of worms growing from the heart of a dog or cat. Although these images may be unsettling, the message is clear: Heartworm disease is fatal to pets. The good news: You can protect your pet from this disease. “It’s… Continue reading Prevent Heartworm in Pets Year Round
Tips for Decorating As a Couple
Moving in together is an important milestone in any couple’s relationship but can bring on some challenges, such as how to make the space their own while incorporating two different personal styles and design tastes. Here are my tips for success: Plan and Get Inspired Together To avoid any conflict or miscommunication, start the process… Continue reading Tips for Decorating As a Couple
“Invisible Work” Takes Toll on Unpaid Caregivers
Unpaid family and friends who assist older people with disabilities by coordinating doctor appointments and managing medications are significantly more likely to experience emotional, physical and financial difficulties than caregivers who don’t provide this type of support, according to research done at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health and published February 15th 2016… Continue reading “Invisible Work” Takes Toll on Unpaid Caregivers
Can You Get Sick From Your Pets?
Americans love their household pets. We treat them like family, kiss their wet noses and share our bowl of ice cream with them. But can we get ill from all of that closeness? Fortunately, you are at much greater risk of contracting an illness from a fellow human than your pet. But there are a… Continue reading Can You Get Sick From Your Pets?
How to Persuade Others Using Gentleness and Patience
Persuading others to see things our way isn’t always easy. No matter how enthusiastic we are about our ideas, motivating others to follow our lead can be like pushing a boulder up a hill. Sometimes, we’re tempted to force matters when we don’t have “buy in” to bring about the changes we want to see.… Continue reading How to Persuade Others Using Gentleness and Patience
12 Reasons Your Marriage is Miserable
It was the happiest day of your life. You publically proclaimed your vows to your love in front of friends and family and promised to honor them till death do you part. But along the way something happened. Over the years you drifted apart, became interested in different things, and that once solid relationship started… Continue reading 12 Reasons Your Marriage is Miserable
Recognizing Verbal Abuse So You Can Take Steps to End It
During the first twelve years of my second marriage, my husband and I were involved in a verbally abusive relationship. Because I had experienced ongoing verbal abuse since childhood, I was unaware of what was occurring in my marriage as it was unfolding. It wasn’t until we’d been together 10 years and the abuse began… Continue reading Recognizing Verbal Abuse So You Can Take Steps to End It
“Wings of Rescue” Flies Shelter Pets to Loving Homes For Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate everyone you love the most…including our furry friends! And one organization’s dedication to saving the lives of pets—on Cupid’s Day, and every day—proves that when it comes to unconditional love, the sky’s the limit. Overcrowding in animal shelters is a huge problem across the U.S., so much so… Continue reading “Wings of Rescue” Flies Shelter Pets to Loving Homes For Valentine’s Day