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More Tips for Creating a Special Holiday
As the holidays near, hopefully you’ve made plans and communicated those plans clearly. If not, I offer guidance for how to prepare for the holidays

8 Steps You Can Take Now to Avoid Tears this Holiday Season
The holidays are approaching, and what often comes with them is high expectations and a lot of emotion. I don’t know about you, but when

Authoritative Parenting, Part 2: A Common Pattern in Stepfamilies
It’s a common pattern in stepfamilies, and it’s likely that it happens in many intact families, too: one parent is more strict, so the other

What is Authoritative Parenting? (Part 1)
When I became a parent, I was like any other: I wanted to be the best possible parent and avoid the mistakes that my parents

Ex-partners and How to Communicate with Them
Last week a few of my colleagues suggested I write about ex-partners. It is certainly an important topic, and one that is a perfect follow-up

What to do About that Button-Pusher in Your Life
There’s someone who has been in my life lately who has taught me some things about myself. The funny thing is, I don’t even like him. He