Posts Tagged ‘conflict resolution’
A POEM by Kathryn Brown Ramsperger
The threat of war with Russia has been with me all my life. In a nutshell: The Soviet Union was formed in 1922, the year my father was born. It sent missiles to Cuba in 1962, when I was 4, resulting in the Cuban Missile Crisis. We had community nuclear drills. Some wealthy families build bomb shelters.…
Read More4 Self-Care Tips When Running On Empty From Caring For Others
Caregiving is one of the most selfless things a person can do, yet one of the most challenging. It affects stay-at-home moms of toddlers and parents caring for a disabled child. It affects adults providing care for an elderly parent, and couples where one is taking care of an ill or injured partner. The emotional,…
Read More6 Ways History Can Create Or Destroy Our Future
If we learn from our past, we are aware of our errors and course correct. If we don’t know our past, we cannot learn from our predecessors’ or even our own errors. Ignoring our past or keeping it secret can lead to a bleak future prognosis for our lives. It’s time we uncover history, not…
Read MoreHow Will Life Change After And Beyond Covid-19?
We may already be grieving someone who passed. We may be unemployed and out of food, but we’re so glad to be alive and free, but unsure if we’ll continue to be. Then what happens? How will life change after and beyond covid-19? Here are some ways to ground yourself in a new reality that…
Read MoreA Way to Cope With The Covid Times
Want a way to cope with The Covid times we’re in? Here’s an idea. Stop expecting so much. Stop trying so hard. I stepped into the only bathtub our family has right now this morning. I soon realized that there was scum on the bottom, my daughter’s hair on the rim, and a lightning bug…
Read More6 More Good Parenting Topics To Discuss Before Your Baby Is Born
In my last parenting article, we looked at type of delivery, sleeping arrangements, breast vs. bottle feeding, responsibilities, childcare, and circumcision. This time, we’ll cover 6 more good parenting topics to discuss before your baby is born. You might have put these issues on hold or may not have given them much thought, yet if a…
Read More5 Keys To Increasing Self-Esteem And Self-Confidence
Self-esteem and self-confidence aren’t synonyms. Though a connection exists between them, they’re different. Esteem has to do with how we see ourselves in terms of worth and self-love. Confidence is how we feel about our ability to perform. Someone can have great confidence in their abilities and yet think very little of themselves, while someone…
Read More6 Good Parenting Topics To Discuss With Your Partner Before Your Baby Is Born
You just received the exciting news! You’ll no longer be a couple, but soon a family! Walking down the baby aisle of your local department store is now part of your shopping routine. Yet as important as it is to choose the best car seat, crib, and high chair, there are other issues to consider…
Read MoreThe 5 Key Steps To Healing From Divorce
Divorce is difficult, even when both spouses want it. And the longer you were married, the more painful it is. You’ve lost a companion, a life partner, and an identity. Add to that the financial impact on your lifestyle, the loss of income, loss of mutual friends, and the emotional toll taken—especially if child custody…
Read MoreWondering How To Develop Good Parenting Skills? Do These 6 Things
Raising our children is one of the most complex, challenging, yet rewarding responsibilities we parents will ever have. It’s also the job that is most overlooked and least prepared for. We tend to parent as our own parents did: the good, the bad, and the ugly. So what is the best way to learn how…
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