Most of us would agree that we all like to be appreciated once in a while. What about your spouse? When was the last time he showed appreciation to you? Or, better yet, when was the last time you showed appreciation to him?
Here’s the really cool thing about appreciation. When you begin to truly appreciate [...]

In the last post, we talked about what a “tweener” is and why this is such a challenging phase for kids and parents alike. Now we will discuss the practical ways that parents can use this stage to nurture the basis for healthy and happy teen years. The truth is that much of what you [...]

The world of parenting comes with a whole host of questions and challenges that don’t seem to get any easier as time goes on. You survive the baby stage only to come face to face with a strong willed toddler. That child becomes an independent preschooler, and then it’s off to school with all of [...]

What are you afraid of? Water? Spiders? For some folks, basic fears of particular objects or experiences become intense enough that one begins to alter his life to avoid the subject that causes the anxiety. This can create a disruption to daily living and a lower quality of life. Many in this situation would be [...]

So, what can you do about stress on the job? chronic stress is inevitable, right? Not necessarily. There are stress reduction techniques that may help.
First, determine whether chronic stress is affecting your health. Look for the telltale warning signs. These include headaches, teeth-grinding (sometimes at night), tension in the back, shoulders, or neck, anxiety, insomnia, [...]

Public speaking is a scary endeavor for most of us, but an important first step is to find a way to capture the attention of your audience right from the beginning. Once you know that your crowd is fixated on what you are saying, it is a virtual guarantee that the body of your speech [...]