Grief & The Holidays
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” These lyrics by Andy Williams belong to one of the most famous holiday songs and will surely be blaring in a department store near you soon (if not already). Sadly, for many, these words will sting for the first time this...
Addictions: Beyond Drinking & Drugs
A few years ago, TLC aired a show called “My Strange Addiction.” It featured rare, abnormal, and downright bizarre addictions that some people have. A few particularly strange ones included: eating sand, drinking paint, chewing on rubber from tires, eating glass,...
Braving the Bully – Victory & Power in Truth
As parents, we’ve sat through countless Disney and superhero movies. Every plot plays out the same. Villain bullies and preys on protagonist. Protagonist is just about to give up or be defeated when their inner gift/strength/courage finally bursts through, empowering...
Communicating With Your Teenager
Years ago I worked with a gentlemen in a manufacturing facility and over his workbench he had a sign that read “Hire A Teenager While They Still Know Everything!” If you’ve ever raised a teen perhaps you can relate to the comedian Jeff Allen when he...
Surviving Vacation Season
I’ve read many articles about surviving the holidays. I even shared one with you about avoid expectations at the holidays (Read It Here). Yet, it’s not Christmas or Thanksgiving, and still some of you are dreading the upcoming season. What season is that? Vacation...
The Dangers of Comparisons & How to Stop
Albert Einstein shared an insightful metaphor about the nature of comparison. He said, “If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” Wow! What an awful way to live a life – constantly comparing yourself...
The Problem With Self-Esteem
The 1980’s and 1990’s saw the rise of a movement that has impacted today’s culture and educational system – particularly for the generation who grew up during those decades. It was the self-esteem movement and it gained the backing of both lawmakers and business...
Drawing the Line on Boundaries
How to put some boundaries on our boundaries
