Smiling, laughter, and humor have so many benefits that it makes sense to have a day to celebrate this natural mood booster. National Smile Day is this week and I I invite you to celebrate with a big laugh and really experience the benefits of humor and laughter. There are three theories about laughter. The relief theory supports the idea...
Have you ever been hit with that mid day slump? You know the one, when you can barely keep your eyes open and all you want to do is curl on up on the couch and take a quick little nap? Well guess what! Research has found that naps are beneficial to not only your work productivity but also your...
I’ve heard being a parent is one of the most rewarding, yet challenging endeavors in life you will ever go through. Babies are so sweet and cuddly and then something happens when they venture into “toddlerhood.” They seemingly lose their minds! The struggle is developmental, of course. They are figuring out how to be independent, they are trying to communicate...
As we get older the magic of Christmas and the holidays can fade a bit. I recently read this interesting post that explains some of the reasons why that can happen. However, you have a new baby and all that changes – the excitement of the holidays intensifies. Getting to see the magic of the holidays through the eyes of a...
The joys of the season are upon us. The feeling of good tidings in the air, joyous carolers, holiday gatherings, yummy foods, and gifts for that special someone. Holidays are a time of celebration, right? Most of us look forward to them but if we are being 100% honest, the holidays can also be a very stressful time. Research shows a...
Many of us have perfect visions of the holidays – love, traditions like football in the yard, turkey in the oven; the works. However, for some, the holidays can feel disappointing as tension arises and you recall why it’s been so long since you’ve seen certain relatives. Sometimes that tension turns into tension between you and your partner. Inevitably during...
Are you one of the lucky few who gets along with your in-laws? Dr. Terri Apter, a psychologist at Cambridge University, recently wrote a book titled, “What Do You Want from Me?: Learning to Get Along with In-Laws”. In the research for this book she interviewed hundreds of couples around the world. During these interviews, she found that nearly 75%...
Blending two families together can be hard no matter what season it is. According to the US Census Bureau, in 2011 there were over 1.3 Million households in the United States with stepchildren. That’s a lot of blended families. There is no season more difficult for a blended family than the holiday season. Having a blended family during the holidays creates...
Have you ever put a lot of time and effort into planning a vacation and been so excited about it only to arrive and something go wrong? You thought you were making the most of your vacation but it didn’t go according to plan? Or even worse, you get in a fight with your partner along the way? Recently I...
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