January 20, 2017
The other evening I went to dinner with five women friends. When our conversation entered the arena of politics. Each woman, including myself, had at least one story, and in many cases more, of other women trying to intimidate or bully them into voting for their particular candidate. The famous psychiatrist Carl Jung, warned about
Filed Under: Blog, Relationships
January 17, 2017
In my last blog post, I discussed the scenarios that might come into play when becoming a new stepparent. In this post, I share a few specific tips to keep in mind that can help you transition into your new role. The following tips can help you transition into your new combined family: That head
Filed Under: Blog, Parenting & Family
January 13, 2017
For many newlyweds, they not only gain a new spouse when they get married - they gain a whole new family, including stepchildren. Finding your place in your new family dynamic can be a wonderful but also challenging process. You may feel overwhelmed by the merging of two lifestyles, different relationship expectations based on families of
Filed Under: Blog, Parenting & Family
January 11, 2017
At the start of the new year, you may have made some resolutions, or chosen a "word of the year" to inspire and motivate you. Some of you may have set some health goals and started a new fitness routine or joined a gym. Perhaps you resolved to incorporate meditation more into your life. When setting
Filed Under: Blog, Stress & Well-being
January 5, 2017
As we begin a new year, it is a wonderful time to begin the practice of meditation, if you have not already incorporated meditation into your life. Meditation is one easy way to combat the effects of daily stress, and take back control of your health. Just 20 minutes a day can reduce stress and
Filed Under: Blog, Stress & Well-being