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During the holiday season, it can be difficult to know how to care for yourself and family while also meeting the expectations of others. It’s a busy season of family gatherings, office ... Read More

Few are immune to the stress that holiday gatherings can induce. Social pressures, personal expectations, and differences in lifestyles or personal values can be tricky to navigate. When ... Read More

The holidays inevitably bring a mix of emotions as we shuffle from social events to family gatherings. While fun is there to be had, expectations, financial strain, and social obligations ... Read More

For many parents, the holiday season stirs up feelings of excitement and anticipation for quality family time. After all, they raised their kids, poured years of love and effort into their ... Read More

For years, we have said that New Year’s Resolutions are not all they’re cracked up to be. We all know someone (wink, wink, we’re talking about you!) who has had lofty goals they’ve ... Read More

“There cannot be a stressful crisis next week. My schedule is already full.” – Henry Kissinger  The holiday season can be a time of excitement and connection, but it also ... Read More

The first Christmas after my son died, I couldn’t put up decorations. Christmas was a challenge to be endured rather than an anticipated event.  We, as a family, talked and shared memories ... Read More

The holiday season is often seen as a time for celebration, joy, and family togetherness. However, for many, it can also be a period of increased stress, family tensions, and emotional ... Read More

The holiday season is here. There were Christmas trees in my local major department store before Halloween! I read an article this week that stated that it takes most of us 20 hours to ... Read More

The holidays provide for perhaps one of the most joyful and yet the most stressful times of the year. The season affords each of us an opportunity to reflect on the special meaning of ... Read More

Gift Ideas for Your Wife or Girlfriend  This is a holiday guide for LATE Men – adult men who sometimes function like Lost, Angry Teenagers – late to mature and late to show up ... Read More

The holidays can be an exciting time for many. Whether your schedule is filled with holiday-fueled events, or if it’s an opportunity to take a break from an already busy schedule, the ... Read More