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If I were going to write a poem about a loved one that
had passed, I believe I would write these words.
"AND EVEN NOW"
Whenever missing you
gets the best of me
I take out the photo album.
As I turn the pages
the photos remind me
of all the love and memories we shared.
The picture of the ... Views: 2916
Is your family life peppered with upset? Are you falling into the tyrant trap? Look inside to find out how to stop finger-pointing and become a rational loving person.
Successful marriages “Don’t smother each other. No one can grow in the shade.” Leo Buscaglia.
Tyrants smother their spouse ... Views: 1081
Can you think of a greater gift for our children than the possibility of allowing them to grow up in a world full of conscious development and potential? You can do this, even if these wonderful options were not available to you as a child. As parents, we can give our children the gift of an ... Views: 932
Relationships are a beautiful thing but they can also be challenging. I love a cartoon that reads as follows: “Relationships: a mess worth making.” It very well illustrates how many times relationships can be messy or unhealthy.
The main cause of unhealthy relationships? Unhealthy boundaries. ... Views: 3428
When talking about relationships and families, dynamics are complex. Why? Because especially the closest we are the more we expect and therefore, the more disappointed we can be. For example, one of the biggest dreams every parent has is that their children get alone. It sounds simple and easy ... Views: 1205
Earth Day is April 22, and while it's important to get involved on this day, there are things we can do as families that will make a huge impact throughout the year.
It starts with helping our kids to celebrate the world in which we live, and it continues with helping them to love it so much ... Views: 960
It's been proven in the past that mothers who are active during pregnancy and in the first period of their child's life tend to have more active kids. We all know that active kids are healthy kids since many diseases and obesity are the direct result of low levels of physical activity. Summer is ... Views: 562
The word Gang causes a great deal of controversy and fear every time it is uttered. There is a great deal of myth and misconception about just what is a gang, how they recruit/operate and the danger they pose to our society, our families and children. Working with gang members for a great number ... Views: 3285
Ask any parent around and you’ll realize you’re not the only paranoid parent there is. In reality, every parent has the fear of losing their kids, or the worry that they’ll go in harm’s way. However, everyone admits that they can’t keep their eyes on their children 24/7 to keep them safe. ... Views: 672
The modern Mother's Day holiday was created by Anna Jarvis as a day for each family to honor its mother, and it's now celebrated on various days in many places around the world. It complements Fathers Day, the celebration honoring fathers.
This holiday is relatively modern, being created at the ... Views: 751
There are thousands of articles about the physical preparation that a healthy pregnancy requires and very few about the psychological aspects of it. I titled this article “How to emotionally prepare for motherhood” because the psychological changes that start before your become pregnant do not ... Views: 4702
Teaching children about death depends of course on what you believe about death yourself. This article is based on my own personal experience with death and how I have handled the subject with my own children. These recommendations are for parents and caregivers who believe in the eternal ... Views: 1175
I grew up in the 70's and 80's when parents still told their kids to go outside and play. My friends and I would spend all day in the yard and when we got hot and sweaty enough we'd run to the back patio, open the water spigot on the side of the house and get down on our hands and knees so we ... Views: 685
A mother's letter to her adult daughter...by Glenda Gibbs
Briefing - I had made an earlier request for help, to which my daughter didn't want to have anything to do with it. After sharing a few thoughts, I scripted the following and sent it. Note: With my daughter's permission and her name ... Views: 50346
Immigrant families to Canada and the United States can face many issues complicating their adjustment to the new host culture.
Often unconsidered is the implications for intra-familial culture clash when children take to the host culture sooner or more wholeheartedly than their parents. Risk ... Views: 4339
Running a happy, successful home can be compared to running a successful business. I do both. These are the key areas that cannot be neglected.
1. Know your mission. Companies have mission statements and it is important to know the mission statement for your family. My husband and I decided ... Views: 6510
Nearly all limiting beliefs such as “I’m not good enough” or “I’ll never succeed” or “I don’t belong” or “I’m unlovable” are created in early childhood by unsuspecting parents who mean well, but just don’t understand how their children’s little minds work.
The effects of such self-defeating ... Views: 6596
Finances and money have for always being the number one cause of relationships failure. Many people say, “he/she was my friend until I lent him/her some money and things were never the same.” It has been proven by the American Psychological Association that during bad economic times, any ... Views: 924
My mother’s unexpected death came as a shock. We had spoken only two days before.
“You’re not coming to see me, are you?” she asked.
“No, I can’t afford to fly to New Jersey.”
“I didn’t think so,” she replied.
Since my move to Hawaii, the conversation was always the same. I was overwhelmed ... Views: 794
With all the buzz about Wall Street, job losses, and the world economy, I thought that when I asked a teenage friend of mine how her father’s business was doing, she would respond with a qualified answer. I was surprised to hear her say, “Oh, I don’t know. I don’t understand that stuff…”. I ... Views: 1112
The media can’t get enough of Nadya Suleman, the “Octomom,” who gave birth to eight babies when she was artificially inseminated with eight embryos. She already has six other children, also as a result of embryonic insemination.
At first, almost everyone was fascinated. Babies, after all, have ... Views: 1416
Easter is a celebration of rebirth both spiritually and physically. It is a spring holiday that welcomes in new growth and flowering. Trees are budding, flowers are slowly blooming, lawns are greening and the days grow longer. The dark and cold of winter give way to a new optimism filled with ... Views: 1493
The movie “Knocked Up”: How realistic and how recommended is this relationship?
No surprise that the 2007 movie “Knocked Up” is a hit. The women of Generations X and Y especially recognize this increasingly familiar kind of relationship—the educated, successful and professional woman who ... Views: 2338
Lindsay Lohan 07: What makes rehab successful?
You might be tired of the media coverage about Lindsay Lohan’s struggles with alcohol, but, if you know someone with substance abuse problems, then you probably have seen firsthand the difficulty of recovery.
Some people think that the much ... Views: 1504
Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger 07: Divorced in marriage—but not in child-raising.
Even when the marriage is awful, divorce is still difficult. When children are involved, the marriage rarely ends. The relationship between divorced co-parents often replays the same themes and behaviors as in ... Views: 1518
The Minnesota Bridge Disaster 07: Becoming Heroes
Photos of the collapse horrified us, stories of survivors made us cry in relief and tales of ordinary people becoming heroes uplifted us. We feel grateful for their swift acts and wonder: “What would I have done in a similar situation? How much ... Views: 671
Tori Spelling 07: Can Feuding Adult Children Really Reconcile with Parents?
With the birth of her new baby, Tori Spelling has renewed a relationship with her mother. But is it real—and what can we learn about family reconciliations?
Tori’s dispute with her mother arose from negative comments ... Views: 1360
Dating Pitfalls: Twelve Types of Women to Avoid
Introduction
Most of us want a happy and fulfilling romantic relationship. However, there are many people whose personalities and personal issues may give us more grief than joy. Below is a list of negative traits and personality issues that ... Views: 2061
Mrs. Eliot Spitzer
Why Would an Educated, Successsful Woman "Stand by Her Man" No Matter What?
Introduction
Recently we have witnessed a series of high profile political/sexual scandals involving men in high office. Senator David Vitter of Louisiana admitted to using a Washington, DC call ... Views: 1030
Why Some Men Won’t Propose and What to Do about It
Introduction
Men’s Most Common “Reasons” for Not Marrying
Understanding these Common “Reasons”
Reasonable Reasons
What’s a Girl to Do about It?
Introduction
The marriage age is going up. Both men and women are taking their time to ... Views: 7850
Top Relationship Problems: The Danger of Women Having Affairs
Think having an affair is just one of many dating choices these days? Think again. The number of women having affairs is rising--approximately 25 % of women have them. Smart, professional women know that affairs make you crazy—not ... Views: 2245
When a Child Dies: Grief Self-Quiz
Parents expect their children to outlive them. When a child dies, the parents’ grief affects their lives forever. Take this quiz and learn the best ways for a professional woman to handle grief when she or a co-worker loses a child. Put an “X” next to the ... Views: 1159
Dealing with Grief at Work: Relief from Grief Quiz
Grieving the loss of a family member or relationship is painful--and powerful. Memories and moods take over, including at work. Use this quiz to learn how to manage your reactions better. Put an X next to one response per question.
1. ... Views: 1783
How Do I Know I Am Ready for a Divorce?
A great question not so easily answered. Research has shown that even happy long-term marriages have rough patches that the couple manages to triumph over, not just survive. Yet, there are truly very bad marriages that often involve behaviors such as ... Views: 3150
Bringing the Comforts of Home into the Office: Sharing and Collaborating
Harnessing the positive emotional comforts of home so professional women can bring about their best self for networking and business communication
Childhood—good and bad ones—has taught us that one of the cornerstones of ... Views: 981
Work and Life Balance Time Out! The Benefits of Brief Vacations for Busy Women Who Juggle Work, Family and Marriage
Busy professional women who are also mothers and wives often do not ... Views: 974
Tips for Getting Over Short-Term Relationship Break Ups
Break up are always painful, but it’s not just the long-term relationships that cause such anguish. Short-term ones hurt in a different way. Their brief arc tends to be more intense and passionate. Think of a rollercoaster, filled ... Views: 845
Why Some Long-term Marriages End in Divorce
Ever since the 1970’s, divorce has become commonplace. In fact, the definition of family has changed dramatically. Less than fifty percent of families are intact families with the original mother and father. Families now include single heads of ... Views: 3884
Work and Life Balance: How to Bridge the Family Stress of “Re-Entry” between Work and Family
Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Just as children need “re-entry” time when they come ... Views: 1109
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***Office Affairs - by Dr. LeslieBeth Wish, Ed.D., The Official Guide To Family
Why do office affairs happen?
And What to Do about Them?
Office romances are commonplace these days. Television shows such as Boston Legal and Grey’s Anatomy remind us about the temptations and ... Views: 2457
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***Revenge Sex - by Dr. LeslieBeth Wish, Ed.D., The Official Guide To Family
Dangers of Revenge Sex and Other Stupid Relationship Mistakes
Dr. LeslieBeth Wish, Ed.D., MSS
Relationships hurt sometimes. People always seem to provoke emotional ... Views: 1515
Tips for Getting Over Short-Term Relationship Break Ups
Break up are always painful, but it’s not just the long-term relationships that cause such anguish. Short-term ones hurt in a different way. Their brief arc tends to be more intense and passionate. Think of a rollercoaster, filled with ... Views: 10681
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***Sex on the Desk - by Dr. LeslieBeth Wish, Ed.D., The Official Guide To Family
Sex on the Desk And Other Work Mistakes When You are Married to Your Colleague
Despite some corporations’ ban on dating your colleagues or supervisees or boss, work is still one of the top places to meet your future partner. ... Views: 901
Tips for Women on How to Beat Being New in Town or Alone
Top stressors in life include moving to a new location or being single again for any reason. But just because these life situations cause stress, they don’t have to overwhelm you. The top issues for women who are alone or new in town ... Views: 900
How Do I Know I am in Love—and with the Right Person?
Dr. LeslieBeth Wish, Ed.D, MSS
Many men and women of all ages are postponing marriage because of their fears of choosing the wrong person and making a lifelong mistake. Since most ... Views: 1065
Last Kiss: Tips for Divorce and Split Ups with Business Partners
Dr. LeslieBeth Wish, Ed.D.
When “Janelle Booker” divorced her husband Raymond of fifteen years, it made the front page of the society section of newspapers. Janelle and her husband were the socially prominent and successful ... Views: 1413
Twelve Things Divorcing Parents Should Tell Their Children: Divorced Parent Promise Guide
Divorce is a difficult enough experience, and when children are involved, most divorcing parents have to set aside their marital feelings and work together to co-raise children responsibly. The goal is ... Views: 2139
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***Why Do We Lie? - by Dr. LeslieBeth Wish, Ed.D., The Official Guide To Family
Why Do We Lie? The Good and the Bad about Lying
When we were young, our parents usually taught us not to lie. Yet, we learned early not only the benefits but also the necessity of lying. Lying can be a good thing. The “white lies” we tell to others serves as the social glue that allows us ... Views: 4148
When Women Make More than their Partners
Today’s women make up more than half the workforce. They also outnumber men in college and constitute approximately half the medical school enrollment. According to a 2000 U.S. Census Bureau report, 60% of women out-earned men for the three previous ... Views: 1276
Tips for Managing the Emotional and Financial Stress of Foreclosures
Introduction
Disasters and tragedies of any kind such as floods, hurricanes, illnesses, accidents and financial dilemmas all have the potential of making people feel a loss of control. When we no longer feel a sense of ... Views: 1054