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Valentine’s Day and Emotional Intimacy

This year we began early, focusing Monday’s post on a more satisfying Valentine’s Day. Now that February is officially here, what else can you do to set the tone for the day of love? We know how busy you are, but reading these two easy-to-use tips will only take a minute: Teerapun / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Inject humor and laughter. Lightheartedness is often the first casualty of a hectic family life. Keep fun alive by joking around, sending silly texts or using pet names. Making time to be playful and engaging with … Continue reading

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Begin a Journal in 2012

Have you made your 2012 New Year’s resolutions or aligned your energy with your deepest intentions? Want to know the best way to stay on track? Keep a journal. Photo by Skrive – Flickr.com This process helps you create a plan and the tools to actualize it. Treat your journal like a good friend who listens without interrupting, criticizing or judging. Write about anything that comes to mind, like what’s bothering you or what’s not working. Journaling can clear your head and relieve stress. It helps you work through problems … Continue reading

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Virtual Book Tour with Anne Kreamer

Readers, we’re delighted you’re here at our Virtual Book Tour and we give a hearty welcome to author Anne Kreamer. We first featured Anne and her book, Going Gray, in 2007. We think that you’ll find what she has to say about her new and thought provoking book, It’s Always Personal, very interesting. So let’s get started: Nourishing Relationships:What motivated you to initiate the investigation to do this book and is there a personal story behind your desire to do this project? Anne Kreamer:My interest in the subject of emotion … Continue reading

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Reduce Family Stress during the Holidays

Although the pictures you see are of Christmas trees, presents and smiling faces, there’s a lot of chatter about the pressures on families during the holidays. How do you make this season as stress free as possible? Try to understand what about the holidays is most significant to you and your family. And then decide to focus on what you want to do, not what you think you have to do. Begin to lay the groundwork for change in your family rituals. Find emotional support. With the challenges of college … Continue reading

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