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Tips for Blended Families
This article originally appeared on the Gottman Institute’s blog. By Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart Being a parent brings so many joys and so many challenges. Parenting looks different for every person and family based on ethnicity, geographic region, and size. Being a...
With the Help of a Divorce Coach, Your Impending Split Could Be More Efficient and a Lot Less Expensive, by Kat Monk
Just as attorneys and financial experts have important and specific roles in the divorce process, a divorce coach has the role of supporting and guiding his or her clients wade through a maze of emotions while getting unmarried. Written by our friend Kat Monk, this...
The Three-Question Rule For Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence (EI or EQ) is marked by a person’s ability to recognize and understand emotions (both his or her own and those of others), and to use that information to guide decision making. It includes demonstrating complex qualities such as empathy,...
Five Tips for Better Sleeping
You're not doomed to toss and turn every night! Recent studies show that smart phone addiction can lead to sleeping disorders and effect our lives in serious ways. Consider these five evidence-based tips for better sleep: Schedule timeouts. First, turn off your phone...
When Another Woman Comes in to Your Co-Parenting Relationship, by Mothersun and the Captain
The thought of another woman entering your co-parenting relationship can be a scary one for moms. While no co-parenting relationship is the same, Lindsey from Mothersun and the Captain has lent us some inspiring knowledge about the handling of these new relationships...
One-Minute Meditations
When we learn how to meditate, we are also learning how to reduce stress, calm our minds and bodies, improve our sleep quality, get along better, and feel happier. We've rounded up six ways to use breathing and movement to de-stress in just one minute. Make sure you...
Planning for Holidays During the Pandemic
Wishing you and yours a happy, healthy and safe Thanksgiving! Consider these tips for safer ways to enjoy the upcoming holiday season. Talk about your plans ahead of time. Make your plans in advance, if possible, and tell your kids what is happening, when and why....
How to Help Children During Tough Transitions
Humans are creatures of habit. Even when change is welcome, it is known to take a toll on our energy levels. While difficulty with change can manifest in a number of ways depending on the child and the setting, we hope these tips will help pave the way for more...
Dia de los Muertos – Pan de Muertos Recipe
Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday celebrated from October 31 to November 2. Deeply rooted in Aztec and Toltec traditions, this holiday doesn't consider death to be the end of one’s existence but simply another chapter of life. Three thousand...