10 Keys to Building a Strong Family

A strong family is not just the sum of its parts. Like an orchestra, it has synergy when all work together. My three children all… Read More

10 Tips for Nurturing Happiness

Happiness depends upon ourselves.Aristotle As we head into special times of the year such as holiday or vacation, we often anticipate finding happiness. Read More

6 Keys to Get and Stay Organized

A friend recently had a house fire. She forgot a pot of soup broth on the stove. Her last memory was of the broth gently… Read More

6 Ways to Be a Better Listener

Everyone listens. We listen every day, but not all of us think of listening as a skill to be developed. Listening is a quiet, internal… Read More

How to Talk About Sex: 10 Tips from Youth

I’ve always aimed for transparent and honest conversations with my children. When they were younger, I felt secure in talking about almost anything. When it… Read More

Strategies for Coping During Troubling World Events

Although the possibility of war has been in the news for weeks, I was still deeply unsettled when I heard that Russia had invaded Ukraine. Read More