Life is Tough The  way we learn best is by doing things.  Well the way kids learn is the same, they have to have the opportunity to work through things.  I was talking to a dad today and he is concerned about his kids.  There are some things going on at school that are causing anxiety.  So what do you do?  They did...

FAMILY & Friends The Holiday Season is filled with opportunity to meet with Family and Friends.  Sometimes this is a great thing like when you get to reconnect with people you love.  You get to share stories of what happened over the past year.  Sometimes however, it is not always pleasant.  Sometimes we are with family...

Christmas Traditions What were the Special things your family did at Christmas time?  When I was a child my family always went to a candlelight Midnight service.  I thought that it was so beautiful and special.  Later when our kids were young my darling wife had our family all sleeping  next to the Christmas tree on...

DIVORCE and Kids Divorce is never easy but when kids are involved it is a thousand times worse.  I have known couples that have had a divorce and good relationships with their X for years then something happens and they end up fighting back in court.  One person wants to move out of state and take the kids.  The kids...

Families and Stress Do your take your stress out on your loved ones?  I should probably say HOW do you take out your stress on your family?  When I get stressed, worried and fearful, I also get very irritable.  Soon my wife will notice that I am being short and giving her nasty responses to her inquiries.  Some people sleep...

Thanksgiving Families Thanksgiving is traditionally a time of family gatherings and thankfulness.  Yet I am reminded that some family members actually cause more stress during this season.  Getting our focus off of our problems and being thankful for what we have, will help reduce your stress however this can be offset by a...