When you're upset, someone saying, "Stay positive," or, "Look on the bright side," is annoying and the last thing you want to hear. However, the problem with persistent negative thinking is it's bad for your health. Here are 5 ways you can train yourself to be more positive when you're in a negative mindset... More >>

Deciding whether or not to let your kids quit something can be a tricky parenting predicament. Here's how to handle it... More >>

Kids lie for one of four reasons: to fantasize, to brag, to avoid punishment, and to manipulate for power and control. Here's what to do about it. More >>

In any marriage, communication is like oxygen - without it, the relationship dies. Here are 6 ways to improve communication with your spouse... More >>

It doesn't matter if you're the worst parent or parent of the year - your kid is going to have meltdowns. Here are 6 ways to cut your child's tantrums off at the pass... More >>

If our continued efforts to have successful relationships keep resulting in failure, we need to look at why we're repeating the same pattern instead of falling back into the same old cycle. Here are 6 signs your relationship won't last... More >>

Far too many people misuse the concept and idea of kindness. Tolerating things that are unacceptable is not being nice - it's being passive and weak... More >>

Each and every one of us only has a limited amount of time to make a meaningful and purposeful life. So I recommend you don't waste it on people (genetically related or not) who are draining, dangerous, and/or destructive. Here are 4 types of people you need to get out of your life... More >>

People align themselves with other people based on their emotional needs. So a very weak, insecure person who is afraid to make decisions will tend to hook up with someone who is very strong and dominating and makes all the decisions. The irony is, they both are totally insecure individuals... More >>

Too many parents push the hell out of their children with music, sports, and other activities to the point where the poor kids' heads are spinning. There's no room to breathe. Here are my tips for raising successful kids... More >>