by Carolyn | Nov 20, 2015 | Family Time
“We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.” – Cynthia Ozick When a person is asked what they’d do different if given a second chance and their response is I wouldn’t change a thing, this totally baffles me! Maybe it’s just me but...
by Carolyn | Sep 2, 2015 | Creating Change, Family Time, Parenting Tweens
Some children mange the pressures of school quite nicely while others find that too many commitments, conflict in their families and problems with peers can be overwhelming. The key to helping kids manage stress is to teach them to problem-solve, plan and know when to...
by Carolyn | Sep 1, 2015 | Family Therapy, Family Time, Parenting Tweens
As the new school year is upon us, so does a wave of emotions for your children: excitement, homework, and sometimes stress. Stress is a normal physical response to events that disrupts the emotional balance in the body. Most of the stress comes from the demands of...
by Carolyn | Jan 2, 2013 | Expressing Love, Expressions of Love, Family Time, Relationships
I received this story in an email and found it so moving; I wanted to share it on my blog. It was originally titled The Seven Wonders of the World. And the story goes like this: A group of students were asked to list what they thought were the present “Seven Wonders...
by Carolyn | Nov 16, 2012 | Expressing Love, Family Therapy, Family Time
With the holidays quickly approaching, how are you preparing yourself with all the demands and expectations that go with family gatherings, gifts and holiday cheer? No doubt, you want things to go well and to make the holidays as enjoyable and memorable as possible...
by Carolyn | Oct 15, 2012 | Expressions of Love, Family Therapy, Family Time, Relationships
When you think about your childhood holiday memories, what comes up for you? Did you wake up to the smell of turkey roasting in the oven Thanksgiving morning? Did your family travel during the holidays? What traditions did your family do that fill you with joy? With...
