Family

It's difficult to help someone through their grief when you are grieving as well. Not only has your mother lost her husband, but you have lost your father. There are times during this period that...

Losing a loved one is always hard. But during the holiday season grief can be almost overwhelming. While it feels like everyone else is jolly and bright grief can feel like a dark coat that...

Moving to a new town can be daunting. Before you start trying to meet a ton of new people, you may want to feel more at home with your surroundings. Here are a few ways to get more acclimated to...

Feeling important and like you matter is one of the most basic human needs. Here are some tips that you can use to make others feel like they truly matter.

Dealing with a death in the family is never easy but it is something you can recover from if you handle the situation carefully. While you deal with the grief and confusion that naturally follows...

Anyone experiencing a loved ones deployment to a war zone knows the gut-wrenching fear and worry that permeates your entire existence. Here are some tips to help you through this trying time.

Dreams can be either a bad or a good thing depending on what you dream about. Learn how to understand what your dreams mean and decipher those reoccurring nightmares.

Let’s face it, we all care about how people see us, how and what people think about us whether we show it or not. If we didn’t care about what people thought of us then our society would be very...

In this article men like myself will learn that all women are not to be treated the same. Their love is more different in more ways than one. I will like to show you how to become one with her.

Relationships are important to a satisfying life. Learning healthy styles of relating begins at home and sets the stage for future nurturing relationships. Healthy family dynamics enable family...

When a loved one becomes incarcerated for a crime, it can bring out a lot of feelings. You may not know what to do, where to turn or whom to talk to. It can be even more frightening if you have...

There are many kinds of emotional factors that can lead to thoughts of suicide. The thought of ending your own life does not necessarily mean that you truly want to die. It can mean, rather, that...

Life can be hard at times when it comes to communicating with other, specially when we can't find the words to say, or the words spoken are not exactly what we wanted to say. However, there are...

What is an absentee parent exactly? Can you see the affects of an absentee parent? It is becoming more and more common for people all over the world to deal with their absentee parent. This...

Want to know how mediators are so effective at managing the conflict of others? They have skills! When I was training to be a Mediator I realized if I can help people who are in the middle of a...

Lost a loved one? Broken heart? Rough childhood? Bullied in high school? Trouble fitting in? Are you a victim of something that happened in your past? Why? The past is the past. There are ways to...

You may have heard about Al-Anon from a friend or TV ad, but not been sure if it is something that would help you. You may feel uncertain, you have lot's of questions, you're nervous and you...

Dealing with a transgendered adult child can be a challenge.You may have just found out he/she is transgendered.You may feel lost at how to handle the news.It's my hope that this will somehow be a...

If you hate social gatherings in general, you are not alone. Also, if you are obligated to go to family parties several times a year, you are not alone. The combination of the two are tedious...

As a woman that suffered the loss of a baby 4 years ago during the early stage of her second pregnancy, I feel like I need to offer some advice to those that are currently close to a mom that has...

It is not easy breaking it to your parents that you are gay or lesbian. A lot of parents can have a huge problem with it, maybe even not want to except it. If you are dealing with parents like...

If you find out that one of your parents has cheated on the other, you may feel heartbroken. You may feel as if you have been cheated on yourself! Follow these steps to deal with this situation.

Father's day is one of dad's most cherished days of the year. It is the day to pay respects to your father for everything that he has done for you. Just the simple fact that you exist is enough to...

With the many negative influences our children encounter daily, it is difficult to understand their every issue. Learning to provide a nurturing environment for our children will only provide them...

Father's day, a very special occasions to celebrate our dad's and the man of our life. Sometimes it's really hard to find things to make them feel special. They do all the hard work at home,...

Everyone was once a child and we all know how hard it was to talk to your parents. As we grew up we knew what to say and what not to say to them, but I want to help you talk to your kids with out...

Nothing in life is more difficult than learning to cope with the death of your child. There is no greater pain. It is not in the natural order of life that we out live our children. The grief you...

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness in which a person suffers from dramatic hyperactive episodes followed by bouts of depression. Living with a bipolar person can be extremely stressful, both...

Ever get frustrated because your spouse just doesn't seem to understand your needs? Maybe you need a little time alone after dealing with the kids all day, or maybe you want to sit in silence and...

From childhood through to adulthood we are told and/or advised that finding forgiveness for those who have caused us pain or embarrassment helps to make us a better person or will enable us to...

Verbal abuse is an issue that is not openly discussed at the office water cooler or in the pre-sermon chat at church. However, verbal abuse is very abundant. Sometimes, it is difficult to realize...

I take care of my elderly mother (and took care of my father too before he died). I find that when the roles turn and a child takes care of a parent you can tend to treat the parent like a child!...

Cancer is scary. When someone you love is diagnosed with cancer it can be the scariest time of your life. If you have unfortunately been through this situation you are not alone. Here are some...

Domestic violence is frightening not only for the victim, but for those that witness it and hear it. Some may think that once the bruises or lacerations on the victim go away, that it is the end...

According to Paula M. Ezop, author of “SPIRITUALITY for Mommies,” we are able to feel spiritually through our heartfulness, think spiritually through our mindfulness, and act spiritually through...

How to be happy, in my personal opinion being happy means to look at life in a positive way, always being careful of how you say things. If you think positive your thoughts will become a desire...

It's easy to feel beautiful about yourself in your fifties. A lot of people say fifty is the new forty. But age is really only a number. It's your attitude about yourself that helps you feel...

Want to improve communication between you and your children, spouse, parents? Use this simple technique to create better understanding and foster friendlier feelings.

There comes a time when we need people in our lives to be positive for us. Giving praise will help boost our self image. Read on for ways to do this.

Some people are blessed with having a very good relationship with their in-laws, others can barely tolerate them. No matter the kind of relationship that you have, if you have to be together long...

I learned the power of the "feel good" blanket 100 years ago (or so it seems) when I was in college. I had a difficult time adjusting to the new way of life, living away from home in...

When someone close to you dies, say your mother, father, grandmother, friend, etc. It can be quite devastating at the beginning but it's important to stay positive.

The Happy Holidays. For may of us that sounds like an oxymoron. As we gather with our loved ones all that seems to come up is contention and strife. Why do our family gatherings always feel like...

If you are adopted, chances are that you've thought about finding your birth parents. You may have an image of who your birth mother and father are in your mind. Choosing to find your birth...

This article is said tongue in cheek. Obviously these are things we want to avoid if we don't want to be people pleasers. I think saying things this way sometimes helps to present a clearer...

It is hard to live with and love an alcoholic. I will give you tips and advice on things you can do for YOU. Things that will help you cope with the daily life of living with an alcoholic.

Thanksgiving, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, New Year's Eve...holidays are times when many people get together with their families, friends, or feel pressured to go to work parties. Sometimes this...

Toxic people. If you are experiencing this in your life, let me share with you what I have learned. I think I can help you to feel better.

As we get older, we forget a lot of things that use to make us happy. Simple things. Read the following tips to help reduce stress, feel younger, have fun, and enjoy life.

The time from Thanksgiving to New Year's Eve is often the busiest time of the year for most people. You are expected to be filled with cheer, joy, and love for all people 24 hours a day. This is...