Baggage: How Heavy is Yours?

Baggage: How Heavy is Yours?

Baggage. We all have it. We enter into relationships, romantic or not, with our bags full of past experiences, past relationships, past pain, past joy. Some people choose to carefully unpack their baggage and discard things that are longer useful (unhealthy ways of...
Does Your Marriage Need a Tune Up?

Does Your Marriage Need a Tune Up?

I believe that couples counseling is akin to changing the oil in your car. A relationship needs regular, predictable maintenance and care in order to run smoothly. Without it a relationship may fail. I encourage couples to find a counselor and commit to periodically...
It’s Moving Day!

It’s Moving Day!

If you follow my Facebook Business Page you’ll know that my office has moved. It’s been “all hands on deck” having ONE week to prep the space and move in. The last pictures were hung today; thanks to everyone for their help!    Have fun seeing the office progression...
Are We Raising Anxious Kids?

Are We Raising Anxious Kids?

I had dinner with my parents tonight and, as always, am reminded of why I love living 20 minutes away from them. My kids love their “Grammie” and “Grandpa” and I love the adult relationship that I’ve be able to develop with them. Tonight my Dad told me about the...
The List YOU Need If You Are Getting Married

The List YOU Need If You Are Getting Married

I don’t know about you, but I love LISTS. Not just lists, but lists, steps, bullet points, all of them. These strategies help to cut through superfluous information in order to allow the most important information to be highlighted. That’s why, when I find articles...
Save Your NO’s

Save Your NO’s

Parenting teens has always been challenging but it seems even more daunting now with the onslaught of media, constant connection with technology and mixed messages all around. I was given the advice a while back to “Save your NO’s” whenever possible while parenting...