October 15 is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. 1 out of 4 women. Mothers, sisters, wives, aunts, daughters. That is the current startling statistic of pregnancy loss. The US has a very high rate of miscarriage, stillbirth and infant mortality. In fact, the US is one of the only countries that does not […]
Clinical psychologist, Dr. Les Parrot, and his wife Leslie, a marriage and family therapist, developed a complete marriage program for today’s couple. In their book, “Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts,” they discuss the myths of marriage and how to deal with common relationship issues, such as communication and conflict resolution. The book even discusses […]
As a certified Premarital SYMBIS instructor, couples ask me for advice on how to save or help a struggling marriage. My advice is to set a firm foundation BEFORE the wedding day. Another important factor to consider is how our family of origin influences our marital relationship (whether we like it or not). The good […]
Healthy connections are key to success in any relationship. Whether it’s a relationship with your spouse, parent, child, family or friend, the way we give and receive love is a concept that never gets enough attention. Gary Chapman outlines and breaks down the different ways that we give and receive love in his powerful book, […]
As I write this, I am sitting in front of my fireplace with a cup of tea, while the lights of my Christmas tree twinkle in the background. Sounds dreamy, right? It’s rare and unheard of to find a quiet moment for us these days, let alone sit and enjoy some peaceful moments during the […]