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• ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

  

  Social media have often drawn criticism – for their penchant to foster narcissism, time wasting, even bullying – but this past month we’ve seen the generosity,... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2014 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Why Technology is OK for Kids

  

  We have just returned from a family vacation in Whistler, Canada.  Some days we took a gondola up the mountain and hiked trails to streams and waterfalls. Other... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2014 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Virtual Book Tour with Len Filppu

  

  We’re pleased to welcome Len Filppu to our blog today for a Virtual Book Tour. Len is the author of Prime Time Dads: 45 Reasons to Embrace Midlife Fatherhood,... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2014 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Robin Williams: The Mask of Humor

  

  Beloved actor Robin Williams struggled with severe depression and substance abuse throughout his illustrious career. On Monday, August 11, he committed suicide... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2014 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Becoming a Superhero

  

  Superheroes traditionally dominate the blockbuster motion picture ratings each summer and this one is no exception. These larger-than-life characters appeal to... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2014 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• 5 Practical Tips to Reduce Stress

  

  Stress is the body’s response to any stimulus that taxes our personal resources. It can appear, suddenly and unannounced, through a variety of symptoms:... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2014 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Are You a Tortoise Or a Hare?

  

  Remember Aesop’s fable about the race between the tortoise and the hare? More than just a straightforward children’s tale about two mismatched competitors, it... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2014 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Our Millennials and Transition

  

  Life is not linear–it loops around and repeats itself. And when the past presents again, it inspires us to learn more about what to do next. Take Millennials,... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2014 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• A Metaphor for Life

  

  My favorite T-shirt is more than just a casual top to wear; it gives me something significant to think about. What’s the motto on the front? “Jazz: A Metaphor... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2014 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• How Reunions Can Change Your Brain

  

  According to neuroscience, our experiences slowly change our brains. So how can you increase your positive characteristics? If you repeat the things you do... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2014 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Baby Boomer Recognition Day

  

  Would you believe it? Yesterday was the official Baby Boomer Recognition Day. As if Boomers need one particular day to be feted. Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2014 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Childhood Friends

  

  I’m in Canada for the week, enjoying time with old friends–all born in ’44. We’ll tour the city that shaped us, share photos of our kids and grandchildren, laug... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2014 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• June Weddings and Anniversaries

  

  Before their weddings, June brides and grooms may be focused on the ceremony and party – but after the nuptials, they soon wake up to the realities of married... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2014 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Fighting the Stigma of Mental Illness

  

  The Isla Vista deadly rampage happened in May, Mental Health Month. Three were shot and the other three stabbed to death. These six college students were... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2014 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Summer is Finally Here

  

  Summer in the U.S. officially kicks off with Memorial Day weekend. This year was a little different, with strong bi-partisan support for veterans in the wake... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2014 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Wrapping Your Head Around Moving

  

  Our priorities and needs are shifting as we prepare to move. Downsizing again, we face the challenges of fitting our treasures into a smaller space. And... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2014 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Opening Doors

  

  As you’ve noticed, Facebook can consume enormous amounts of your free time. There are always new posts to consider – status updates about where an acquaintance... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2014 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Mother’s Day: Dealing with Disappointment

  

  Have you thought about how you define yourself, like Sally’s mom or Joe’s boss? The greater your sense of self, the more buffered you’ll be from emotional... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2014 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Have Your Heard the One About…

  

  If you’ve been feeling happier the last few weeks, it could be due to the arrival of spring, the onset of daylight savings time, the holidays shared with... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2014 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Why Can’t Nana Be President?

  

  By now we all know that Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky are expecting their first child in the fall. The fact that Hillary Clinton’s daughter will give... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2014 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS