We can all agree that practicing gratitude regularly is important. It lifts our moods, helps us appreciate the big and small things in life, and gives us perspective. And if practicing gratitude as an individual is vital, imagine what it can do for a family that...
Is your family moving in the same direction? Do you have common goals and values that you live by? Whether you’ve been feeling disconnected or simply looking to strengthen your family bond, creating a family mission statement is your answer. And it’s much easier to...
You do not need to cite any valid stats to convince anyone that failed marriages far outweigh those successful ones. This statement even seems to be the accepted norm that people are more surprised to see couples who managed to make their union last till the end....
It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages.— Friedrich Nietzsche To make a public vow to be with someone for the rest of your life is surely one of the most unforgettable moments in one's life. Ideally, many see it as the start...
There’s a solid consensus that the holiday season marks the beginning of (almost) everyone’s fitness decline. With people’s focus on family and festivities, the latter months of the year are spent eating without guilt, and paying for gym memberships that go unused....
Many parents hold fond memories of the excitement that filled their children’s faces while listening to their nightly read alouds. Nonetheless, for most, those shared storytimes became less frequent, and reading transitioned into an independent activity. However,...
Relationships have natural periods of ebb and flow. At times, you and your partner may be extremely close. Other times, you may feel a bit of distance between each other. Although ups and downs are completely normal, it’s important to be intentional about...
Amidst all the rewards that come with parenting, it is undoubtedly a role that can be very exhausting and demanding. After all, rearing a child is a huge responsibility that requires one to remain physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially stable. To...
Every parent has endured the struggle of attempting to put a fussy baby or toddler to bed. The battle can be frustrating, to say the least, but it doesn’t have to be. Make your bedtime routine go more smoothly with the following tips. Consistency Hold fast to the...
We were taught certain things when we were young that, through life experience, we eventually found out weren’t completely true – or maybe just downright made-up altogether. But at a young age, it was easy to believe everything our parents told us. Maybe some of...
