For a long time, I thought kindness was the most important thing I could teach my kids about friendships. And it is important, but it...
Is there really such a thing as a perfectly successful marriage? Honestly, probably not. For most couples, an extraordinary, storybook marriage isn’t realistic—but a...
A year has gone by, and it isn't any easier. Through thick and thin, or so I thought! Even now, I find it difficult...
I grew up perpetually single, never quite fitting into the boxes set aside for women in small-town Maine. In fact, I often sought to...
Conflict is an inevitable part of every human relationship. No matter how much we care about one another, disagreements and misunderstandings will arise. What...
The matriarch of a family is the head of the family or tribe.
Recently, I lost my grandmother, whom we affectionately called Nonna, which...
Life often feels like a roller coaster filled with highs and lows that impact relationships, families, and friendships.
As a couples therapist, I’ve walked alongside...
My husband and I just celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary. My pre-coffee brain actually thought it was 14, but my cousin corrected my Facebook...
The saying "a picture is worth a thousand words" is especially true when looking at one of a blended family. You can't always tell...
It can be hard to find ways to keep romance alive once kids arrive. I remember after giving birth to our daughter, telling my...
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Putting Off the Dentist? You’re Not Alone
If you’ve been putting off a dental appointment, you’re not alone.
Whether it’s been six months, six years, or even longer, many adults and children...
