Self-Care by Temperament for the Holidays

                        The holidays are fast approaching.  For some, these are joyful times to be eagerly anticipated and for others, they are stressful times to be dreaded.  Your approach to the holidays may also be influenced by your temperament as much as or more...

Temperament Introduction

In this short article, I will attempt to boil down what Temperament is and why it is important.                  Since the early ages, humans have tried to understand why people behave the...

Tips For A Worn-Out Mom

So, I borrowed this from someone on Facebook, but I’m pretty sure she didn’t write it either… Just thought it was great because mom’s tend to wear themselves out with the guilt of not being perfect. Give yourself permission to lose the guilt...

Truth & Consequences

Where did we get the idea that a parent’s job is to always bail their kids out of trouble? At what point is it up to the kid to clean up their own messes? When is an individual responsible for his/her own life? Personally, I think that consequences are an important...

Marriages That Last

I had an interesting conversation with my husband recently about marriage. We have been married for 20 years and, like most couples, have had ups and downs. Here are some observations about marriage that we have noticed: 1. Marriages that last are founded on the idea...