Expansion in Marriage

Expansion in Marriage

Living things expand, then contract. Marriage is like a living organism, like a lifespan. We expand to middle age, then our form begins to contract. Mother Earth is expanding, and like other celestial beings, will eventually contract.  We hold the ability in...
I have a 6 month old, and on his father’s side they love to pick him up as soon as he cries (they do this with all the kids in the family). The thing is, on my side of the family, they get so mad at me for picking up my son as soon as he cries. They say I am causing him future behavior issues. I get shamed by my family. What am I supposed to do?

I have a 6 month old, and on his father’s side they love to pick him up as soon as he cries (they do this with all the kids in the family). The thing is, on my side of the family, they get so mad at me for picking up my son as soon as he cries. They say I am causing him future behavior issues. I get shamed by my family. What am I supposed to do?

This situation can be challenging, especially when your baby is so young and you are doing so much to care for your child and for yourself. Be gentle with yourself and keep your focus on your baby. It’s important to know securely attached infants are...
I have a life coach that I love and my family thinks it’s not smart to work with a life coach. I’ve had therapists in the past and it didn’t do much for me. Now, I’m getting results. What do you think?

I have a life coach that I love and my family thinks it’s not smart to work with a life coach. I’ve had therapists in the past and it didn’t do much for me. Now, I’m getting results. What do you think?

Let’s take a moment to reflect on how our approach to emotional and psychological healing has evolved. In the early days, only medical doctors were permitted to “treat” patients. Their interventions included invasive procedures such as lobotomies and electroconvulsive...
So this happened to my family today – I recieved the below text from a neighborhood friend my oldest daughter has basically grown up with. I’m not quite sure how she even came to this conclusion, as my family and I are relatively private people. I’m sad my daughter has lost a friend, and just wondering the best way to navigate this as they are neighbors, so running into them is inevitable…

So this happened to my family today – I recieved the below text from a neighborhood friend my oldest daughter has basically grown up with. I’m not quite sure how she even came to this conclusion, as my family and I are relatively private people. I’m sad my daughter has lost a friend, and just wondering the best way to navigate this as they are neighbors, so running into them is inevitable…

Utilitarianism is a common belief system, meaning you put the good of the community over your own needs and values. If they believe vaccines keep the general population healthier and hold the value of the greater good over individualism, autonomy, and medical freedom...
Six Words to Build Autonomy and Save Parental Energy

Six Words to Build Autonomy and Save Parental Energy

For the next seven days, try this! Find a piece of paper. Write these six words on it: What can you do about that? Put it in your pocket. For the next week, when your child asks you a question, needs help with something you want them to accomplish on their own, or is...