My husband and I have been together for over 30 years. I was a stay-at-home mom to three children, and my husband traveled too much during their formative years, so he wasn't a physical presence that much in our home... More >>

I am the proud mother of seven children, and yes I gave birth to all of them. I raised all my children the with the same consistent values, principals and rules of the game... More >>

...Being mindful at mealtimes and throughout the day is more than paying attention to the food we choose, prepare, and eat. It's learning to recognize hunger in its various forms. It is being able to eat without being impacted by external influences and noticing-and respecting-fullness... More >>

We've all been guilty of this from time to time: venting to others about what's not working in our relationship. We'll complain to our friends and family endlessly. We'll talk to our therapist for years, re-living the same troubles over and over and over again. If we want our relationships to weather whatever storm it has come upon, venting to others can bring a title wave of troubles... More >>

I was an only child growing up in a traditional household in the 50s and 60s. My mother had escaped a strict household and was harsh in her discipline... More >>

I had a neighbor who had a son who was about two years old. He liked to touch himself, and his mother kept telling him that that behavior was 'yucky'... More >>

...We didn't have a lot of money then, so we rarely bought anything, but one time, my Dad bought a catcher's glove that cost eighty dollars! It was the start of endless hours in our yard with all four of us learning to throw balls... More >>

When you're upset, someone saying, "Stay positive," or, "Look on the bright side," is annoying and the last thing you want to hear. However, the problem with persistent negative thinking is it's bad for your health. Here are 5 ways you can train yourself to be more positive when you're in a negative mindset... More >>

There was a period in our life when my husband and I would continuously fight over the most ridiculous things. We would go to bed mad, wake up and carry it over into the next day, and the next day, and before we knew it, a week would go by without us talking to each other... More >>

Your body is like your car. It is a machine that requires regular maintenance, quality fuel, repairs, and sometimes, spare parts. Many of us rely on medications to keep the body running, but for how long and at what price... More >>