It’s an interesting irony, I think, that in our modern day and age of convenience and streamlining, we are under more stress than ever before. If asked, I think most of us could agree that our ancestors endured true hardship, including immigrating to a new land, travelling under uncomfortable and even dangerous conditions, surviving diseases… Read more »
Read MoreIn this day and age, the economy has crunched almost every aspect of our lives. Yet certain areas are hallowed, and should not be subject to the practicalities of available income vs. necessary output. Our families fall within this realm (and this includes all of our loved ones, be they two legged or four!) Our… Read more »
Read MoreAt the end of the year, families come together. Memories are ignited. Children, who are now adults, can regress to thinking of their parents as the givers and organizers. As the family gathers, they are sadly reminded that mom and dad are frail or enfeebled with illness and disability, and a myriad of emotions are… Read more »
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The phrase is emblazoned on holiday cards, ornaments and light displays: Peace On Earth. It is a noble wish, to be sure, the value of which few, if any, would dispute. (You never quite know what’s rattling around in those terrorist’s brains, so I suppose it’s best to leave a margin of error.) Certainly the… Read more »
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With Thanksgiving behind us, most of us are slowly awakening to the realization that Christmas is right around the corner. And thus begins the Running of the Holiday-Crazed. Similar in many ways to Pamplona’s famed Running of the Bulls, but with only slightly fewer steaming piles to maneuver around. Sadly, this analogy was more on… Read more »
Read MoreHere you can view slides and resources from Dr. Lisa Firestone’s December 4 Webinar “How to Raise an Emotionally Healthy Child.” As parents, we pay attention to our children’s physical wellness, never missing a symptom or a check-up. However, how attuned are we to the emotional health of our children? How well do our children… Read more »
Read MoreHere you will find all resources from the Feb. 8 webinar “How to Make Love Last: Overcoming the Fear of Intimacy.” DESCRIPTION: What prevents most people from being able to sustain romantic, meaningful relationships that satisfy their needs and desires? What qualities should a person look for when selecting a partner? What are the factors… Read more »
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For teens who are struggling with self-destructive or suicidal thoughts, help is available. Here you will find information and resources for parents, teens, friends and family, teachers, counselors and those who have lost someone to suicide. Suicide is the third leading cause of death in young people between the ages of 14 and 24. Many… Read more »
Read MoreOatmeal is an easy and inexpensive tactic to reduce and remove skin scarring.Exfoliation is important in terms of stretch marks because it scrubs from the dead skin cells for the body, which make scars appear darker and more visible.Oatmeal works great as a possible exfoliating agent because it’s always coarse and crumbles with relative ease…. Read more »
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