Article Archive for Relationships

And how to listen so your daughter will talk. Ten tips to improve mother-daughter communication.
A few years ago, my daughter and I weren’t able to stop in the moment of an argument and listen to each other’s perspectives. We...
Spend some time outside with Mother Earth
When was the last time you put your arms around your mother and told her you loved her? Although she may be the one getting the...
Go figure: We try to get close and stay close in a relationship — but our tactics often put a strain on the very bonds we're...
Take yourself out for a date on Valentine’s Day! Here are 5 creative ways to celebrate YOU!
Just because you didn't have a date for Valentine’s Day doesn't mean you should spend the rest of the month at home in your old...
Tips on choosing a toxin-free, eco-friendly floral arrangement for Valentine’s Day ... or any day
Looking for flowers to send your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day? Hold it! Before you dial up 1-800-flowers, be sure to read the...
An excerpt from ‘Parenting Without Power Struggles’
There are two stages involved in the process of working with a child whose behavior is problematic. The first, which I refer to...
Familiar memories “re-mind” us to reproduce the same experiences. If the past is holding you back, how can you grow?
Every day, as you see the same people (your boss, for example, and your spouse and kids), do the same things (drive to work,...
Make your own Valentine’s Day massage oils with plant-based essential oils
It’s time to reinvent Valentine’s Day. While an evening of oysters, chocolate and champagne may dazzle the taste buds momentarily...
Valentine’s Day recipes
Ah, the pleasures of dining out on a romantic evening. Soft dinner music, candles flickering as you gaze lovingly into your...
Eco-friendly Valentine’s Day gift ideas for the hopeless(ly) romantic
So your relationship is pretty fantastic. And your lover is amazing. You couldn’t possibly be happier ... except for one little...