Relationships

7 Health Benefits of Sex

7 Health Benefits of Sex

Has your doctor every written you a prescription for sex? Perhaps she should. Sex can help lower your blood pressure, curb your anxiety, and even

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Friendships

A Necessary Pre-Existing Condition Two recent movies, Sex and the City and the remake of the 1939 classic, The Women, celebrated friendship among women. Through marriage, childbirth, infidelities,

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It’s Your Role…

How to Have a Strong Mother-Daughter Relationship I remember growing up thinking my mom was overprotective and out of touch. It seemed like we butted

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Losing a Spouse

Grief and the Process for Recovery Death gives meaning to our existence because it reminds us how precious life is. Losing a spouse is one

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Pool Rules

It’s summer and the kids are hot. A day at the pool, whether it’s your own, a neighbor’s or the community’s, is the perfect solution.

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Who is in Charge?

Navigating Parenthood: Setting Up Boundaries and Limits for Your Children Not long ago, I was at the mall where I witnessed an exchange between a

Friend comforts fellow student after he has been bullied outside the elementary school building, Other students in background laugh at boy behind his back.

From Teasing to Torment: Bullying

Effects of Bullying What parent hasn’t recited the familiar adage: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” True, an

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Off To School

On the Right Foot! It’s hard to believe that it’s that time again. Setting the alarm clock, packing lunches, dealing with homework, and trying to

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Creating Emotional Connections

The Strength to be Vulnerable The image that often brings warmth to each of us is that of a brand new baby being held in

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Choosing A Compatible Partner

“All You Need is Love” and Other Myths Yes, I know it’s not terribly romantic, but wiser individuals than I have repeatedly pointed out that

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