You may have a hard time saying no because you don't want to let anyone down, hurt their feelings, or make them mad at you. Yet, despite how complicated everyone wants to make it, saying no is incredibly simple. Here's how you do it... More >>

Are you not happy with your life right now? Here's what might be holding you back... More >>

...Social media has led teens into believing that you have to have a certain lifestyle more so than when we were growing up. The impact of social media on youth is now at the forefront of concern of many educators, pediatricians, and parents... More >>

We all have to deal with difficult people in our lives. Whether it's a passive-aggressive control freak or someone who loves to play the victim card, here are my tips for getting along with a difficult person... More >>

Even though it may seem innocuous in the moment, there are certain things parents say to their kids that hurt more than they realize. Here are 4 seemingly harmless things you shouldn't say to your kids... More >>

...Although I knew my husband and I made the right choice when I decided to take leave of my teaching job to stay home with my kids, there were times I felt like my days didn't have enough 'purpose.' Over time, you showed me how to revel in those moments with my children... More >>

You may think that people who do many things consistently and reasonably well are somehow magically motivated and you're not. Wrong! Staying motivated has nothing to do with magic. It's about doing things in spite of not feeling like it... More >>

We have all had people let us down. Whether it's a spouse, parent, sibling, friend, or child, it can leave you feeling angry, disappointed, and resentful. Here's what to do if someone keeps letting you down... More >>

When your kid is already upset and then they have to fight you to justify their feelings, it's a sure way to send them over the edge. Here are some common mistakes parents make when trying to diffuse their children's anger... More >>

Everybody loses, makes mistakes, fails to perform, does stupid stuff, receives criticism, and gets excluded. That's life. We can't make the bad feelings go away, but we can learn to face them without beating ourselves up. Here are some words to give your kids to help them accept the painful facts of life... More >>