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Your Part in the Family Play?
Do we really choose our own path? During this holiday season, most of us will spend more amounts of time with family – people
Are you thankful for your spouse?
In this season of thanksgiving, what are you thankful for? Most people say they are thankful for their family in general, usually referring to their
We got rid of TV – well, not entirely
[Note: this is the final installment in a 5-part series on a family experiment to take a break from watching TV] Tonight when I got home
Ahhh… We got rid of TV (part 4)
We notice that we all miss the TV, and yet we all acknowledge that we would do less creative, active, cuddly stuff together when the
Week 2… We got rid of TV
One reason we wanted to fast from TV was to fast from commercials and their impact on our desire for more stuff. When we watch
Day 1… We got rid of TV
Our family reluctantly decided to give up TV for 1 month. This is part 2 of the story. For this family experiment, the rules were simple:
We got rid of TV…
NOTE: This is the first installment of a 4-part series. To follow the series, make sure to “LIKE” my Facebook page. I know what you’re
Stuck in a relationship RUT?
Stuck? Need a relationship tow truck? Try these ideas. Get information Try to describe, in as much detail as possible, what’s bothering you about the
I’m an A/C addict… and other Hurricane Reflections
Last week New Orleans endured Hurricane Isaac. For most of us it meant some wind and rain, several days of power outages, and lots of
Book Review: ScreamFree Parenting
When my youngest son was a toddler, he flushed his toothbrush down the toilet, stopping it up for days and requiring two plumber visits. Frustrating!