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New Beginnings
I treasure something that my boss of many years ago once said to me. I was wearing a new dress and jewelry at the time and had taken care to...
New Beginnings
I treasure something that my boss of many years ago once said to me. I was wearing a new dress and jewelry at the time and had taken care to...
Remembrance Day Memories
My mother was born in 1921 and therefore was a young adult when World War II began. She often shared memories of her experiences with me. I still have her...
Remembrance Day Memories
My mother was born in 1921 and therefore was a young adult when World War II began. She often shared memories of her experiences with me. I still have her...
New Year One Minute At A Time
Did you know that you have 525,600 minutes waiting for you in the next year? If you sleep for eight hours a night you will have used 175,200 minutes. Working...
New Year One Minute At A Time
Did you know that you have 525,600 minutes waiting for you in the next year? If you sleep for eight hours a night you will have used 175,200 minutes. Working...
The Christmas Touch
According to ancient Christmas custom, a man and a woman who meet under a hanging of mistletoe were obliged to kiss. Some think that this practice may have originated in...
The Christmas Touch
According to ancient Christmas custom, a man and a woman who meet under a hanging of mistletoe were obliged to kiss. Some think that this practice may have originated in...
When Your Young Child Dies
The first time that you held your newborn baby in your arms you dreamed of life, vitality and the future. It likely never crossed your mind that your child might...
When Your Young Child Dies
The first time that you held your newborn baby in your arms you dreamed of life, vitality and the future. It likely never crossed your mind that your child might...
How to Stop Morning Sickness When Pregnant
Morning sickness is horrible! I remember going through it and wondering if I would even survive. The good news is that only about half of women experience this and it...
How to Stop Morning Sickness When Pregnant
Morning sickness is horrible! I remember going through it and wondering if I would even survive. The good news is that only about half of women experience this and it...
Things You Wish That Your In-Laws Understood
Often I hear horror stories from my clients about the problems and arguing that happens when in-laws do not respect boundaries of their adult child and his/her family. In fact,...
Things You Wish That Your In-Laws Understood
Often I hear horror stories from my clients about the problems and arguing that happens when in-laws do not respect boundaries of their adult child and his/her family. In fact,...
Talking to Your Kids About Drug Addiction
Parents have many responsibilities and one of them is to ensure that communication about difficult subjects occurs. Because of the easy access to street drugs, it is therefore important that...
Talking to Your Kids About Drug Addiction
Parents have many responsibilities and one of them is to ensure that communication about difficult subjects occurs. Because of the easy access to street drugs, it is therefore important that...
Back to School Advice!
As the new school year approaches there are some parents who will be sad to see the summer fun end and others who are counting the sleeps until everything gets...
Back to School Advice!
As the new school year approaches there are some parents who will be sad to see the summer fun end and others who are counting the sleeps until everything gets...
Parenting Challenges: I'm Bored!
My daughter, her family and I were standing by the concession booths at the Medicine Hat Stampede when my seventeen year old grandson announced "I'm bored!" I just couldn't believe...
Parenting Challenges: I'm Bored!
My daughter, her family and I were standing by the concession booths at the Medicine Hat Stampede when my seventeen year old grandson announced "I'm bored!" I just couldn't believe...
Things to Prepare Before Going to an Outing
This week is our city's Stampede and I have been blessed to have my daughter and her family stay with me in order to attend. There were several things that...
Things to Prepare Before Going to an Outing
This week is our city's Stampede and I have been blessed to have my daughter and her family stay with me in order to attend. There were several things that...
The Five Best Things You Can Do For Your Grandc...
Sometimes when grandchildren arrive, you wonder what kind of relationship you will have with them. It is tempting to want to buy them gifts and treats every time you see...
The Five Best Things You Can Do For Your Grandc...
Sometimes when grandchildren arrive, you wonder what kind of relationship you will have with them. It is tempting to want to buy them gifts and treats every time you see...
Tips for Keeping Your House Clean and Organized...
I have heard a number of my younger clients talk about how overwhelming it is to do housework. Most of them tell me that they have one day a week...
Tips for Keeping Your House Clean and Organized...
I have heard a number of my younger clients talk about how overwhelming it is to do housework. Most of them tell me that they have one day a week...
Reasons Why People Do or Don't Want Funerals
Lately there seems to be more of a trend towards not having funerals when individuals die. Some of this stems from the decisions that the person made before death and...
Reasons Why People Do or Don't Want Funerals
Lately there seems to be more of a trend towards not having funerals when individuals die. Some of this stems from the decisions that the person made before death and...
What Is a Parenting Coordinator?
Many times parents go through a divorce and then have ongoing problems because of their strong emotions, inability to plan together or poor communication skills. They might repeatedly return to...
What Is a Parenting Coordinator?
Many times parents go through a divorce and then have ongoing problems because of their strong emotions, inability to plan together or poor communication skills. They might repeatedly return to...
Three Things You Should Do If Your Teen Runs Aw...
Often clients come to see me in a state of crisis. They are afraid, embarrassed and worried because their teenager has run away from home. More than anything, they are...
Three Things You Should Do If Your Teen Runs Aw...
Often clients come to see me in a state of crisis. They are afraid, embarrassed and worried because their teenager has run away from home. More than anything, they are...
Three Things You Should Do If Your Teen Runs Aw...
Often clients come to see me in a state of crisis. They are afraid, embarrassed and worried because their teenager has run away from home. More than anything, they are...
Three Things You Should Do If Your Teen Runs Aw...
Often clients come to see me in a state of crisis. They are afraid, embarrassed and worried because their teenager has run away from home. More than anything, they are...
What Should You Do For Mother's Day?
When I was a child, Mother's Day was a very big deal. We used to go to church wearing artificial carnations that were pinned on our clothing in honour. Red...
What Should You Do For Mother's Day?
When I was a child, Mother's Day was a very big deal. We used to go to church wearing artificial carnations that were pinned on our clothing in honour. Red...
Options to Consider When Picking a New Hobby
Each of us is unique and choosing a hobby therefore needs to be something that is uniquely suited to our interests, personal characteristics, financial situation and abilities. I am always...
Options to Consider When Picking a New Hobby
Each of us is unique and choosing a hobby therefore needs to be something that is uniquely suited to our interests, personal characteristics, financial situation and abilities. I am always...
What to Do If Your Baby Won't Stop Crying
Parenting can be a daunting task that takes time and wisdom. Unfortunately, there are very few people who enter into this noble role with either training or extensive experience. Because...
What to Do If Your Baby Won't Stop Crying
Parenting can be a daunting task that takes time and wisdom. Unfortunately, there are very few people who enter into this noble role with either training or extensive experience. Because...