When your last baby flies away, what’s next for you?
The years between the first time you see your precious little one after birth and the day they leave home are both endless and short. …
Two out of three is bad (in online dating, anyway)
After being out of the dating game for a while, I decided a few months ago to get back into it. Since I work from home, I chose online dating as my opt-in for meeting men. …
Whether you’re dealing with divorce or just a lot of extended family drama, these tips can help make it a more peaceful season
The holidays are a time for indulging in joyous celebration, tempting dishes, and enjoying the company of your loving family. This is the ideal, picture-perfect holiday sight, but most families live a far more hectic scene.
They’re divorced and trying to schedule two Thanksgivings, two Christmases, and figure out who…
Good news: from getting organized to maximizing your time, there are some easy ways to stay focused and achieve your goals.
A couple of months ago, my life went from calm and serene to screaming chaos in the blink of an eye. My son was in a car accident and his car totaled. …
Meditation isn’t hard but it can be even easier with these tricks
I’ve practiced meditation for 20 years and I’ve taught it for the last 3–4 years. I truly love the practice and all that it does for me. …
Finding inner peace is easier than you think
Inner peace is something we all hope for, but like anything else it takes some work to achieve. Peace is waiting within all of us, but unfortunately we often lose our inner peace and let destructive emotions take over.
There are lots of reasons we might lose our inner peace…
Whether it’s getting the kids to eat more or knowing you need to set a better example, these are some great tips
As moms, we’re often caught in a dilemma. We want our kids to eat plenty of healthy foods, including fruits and veggies. But we don’t always set the best example in that regard, so it can be a struggle to try to get them to do it.
We all know…
Before you resort to taping closed all their face holes and strapping them to the bed, try these tips for better sleep
As a single woman, I enjoy sleeping in the middle of my queen-sized bed or sprawling out on it. But when I do have a bedmate, there’s something comforting about snuggling up with them, feeling their warmth and strength, and sleeping so soundly next to them.
Except for those times…
It’s not just to lighten your own load
If you have children, you know the deep, abiding bond that develops between parents and kids. Because you love them, you want them to be happy. A parenting conundrum that often arises in light of this is whether to assign jobs around the house to your kids.
It can be…
Healing is just one more benefit of meditation
Psychologist John T. Chirban Ph.D, Th.D. suggests that although for many years psychologists have neglected the role of spirituality for healing, times are changing. Dr. Chirban says that psychologists are becoming more aware of the limitations of scientific methods for patients who have deeply spiritual beliefs.
Those who are able…
