Let’s Take Back the Holidays!
It seems like every year, the holidays get more and more commercialized. Stores start putting up Christmas decorations in October,…
Category: Family Life
Tips for Managing Holiday Chaos – Find the Joy, Not the Stress
Some people love the holiday season and thrive with the flurry of activities, including decorating, shopping, and parties. Others find…
Why Don’t We Listen?
When a woman says “Motherhood is not for me” why don’t we believe her? Perhaps she knows herself better than…
The Lesser-Known Signs Of Domestic Violence
**Content Warning: This article discusses the various forms of domestic violence. If you are experiencing domestic violence, please call the…
Reasons Why You Should Consider Family Therapy
No family is perfect or always content. Though many issues can be resolved through good communication and collaboration, some challenges…
The Mommy bind…again, forever?
One of the two toughest life lessons I ever learned was that motherhood, as a role, is not easily delegated….
Life Lessons: Caring for an Aging Parent
“If he needs me, I’ll move back to the US.” I said it for years – that if my dad…
We Need to Talk About Children’s Mental Health
How many times have you found yourself in a situation when you just needed a break? Our lives often feel…
Family Business Succession Planning: Tips for Success When You’re Ready for Retirement
Owning a family business comes with many benefits. You’ve likely enjoyed your job and the fact that you’ve built something…
How IoT and Smart Home Tech is Helping Take Care of Aging Parents
Smart Home technology is helping to transform lives. With IoT capabilities, it is possible to provide comfort and convenience. You…
Bridging The Distance and Staying Connected
We live in a world that has become incredibly connected. The internet has brought the world closer together, virtually, in…
Creative Ways To Fix Family Challenges
They say friends are just just family by other parents. To that I’d add that some family members are like…
Teaching Kids Autonomy
What’s autonomy? Autonomy is the ability to make decisions on your own. It’s freedom and independence. As a child, you…
How Taking Care of Aging Parents Can Affect Your Life
Someone once said that “the hardest part of growing up is realizing your parents are growing old”, and that is…
Gift Season Ahead! Gifts You May Have Overlooked
Fall is officially here and that means the season of giving is coming up sooner than you think. Since most…
Three Entrepreneurs Who Balance Family AND Success
Ever wonder what it takes to achieve that seemingly precarious balance of family and success? Sure, we all value and…
Tips For Working Women Ready to Start a Family
Many women are passionate about their careers but also want to start a family. For those who plan to be…
Love Your Pet? Here Are Some Summer Pet Care Tips
All the signs of spring are around us. If you’re not already enjoying the warmer weather, chances are you have…
Social Media – Is it Really Bad For Us?
So, is social media bad for us? For some, the mere mention of the phrase “social media” can turn them…
What Do I Do If Someone I’m Close To Seems To Have an Addiction Problem?
When we have the uneasy realization that perhaps a family member or close friend may be suffering from a substance…
Four Ways to Prevent Empty Nest Syndrome
How many times have you wondered what it would be like when your children left the nest? Were you expecting…
Six Signs You’re In A Toxic Relationship
Relationships are hard—oftentimes, the challenges you go through can bring you closer together. However, not all relationship stress is good,…
How Much Halloween Candy is Too Much?
With Halloween less than a week away, kids will be eating all the Halloween candy they can find, and sugar…
Aging Parents – The Truth You Need To Know
None of us likes the idea of getting older. But getting older, and eventually facing death, is part of the…
The Great Summer Give Back: 3 Volunteer Activities For Kids
As a working mother, summers are chaotic. From those last weeks of school and the seemingly constant half-days and parent-sponsored…