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7 Great Family Bonding Activities from Lisa Oz
Posted on December 28, 2011
You may have a full house for the holidays. Here’s how to reserve a block of time each day to connect with the people who mean the most to you: your family. It will help everyone get along, we promise! From Lisa Oz, author of Us: Transforming Ourselves and the Relationships That Matter Most.
What Makes a Good Parent? Rules, for One
Posted on October 20, 2011
By Deborah Goldstein
My sister is a travel agent. Last year, she booked a trip to Disney World for a family who required two rooms: one for mom, dad, and the 13-year-old daughter; and one for the 17-year-old daughter—and her teen boyfriend. Call me a prude, call me old-fashioned, but I cringed. I think there’s a huge difference between accepting the reality that your teen might experiment sexually and literally encouraging her to ah, do it.
My Story: Making Sense out of Divorce
Posted on July 6, 2011
What causes a marriage–celebrity or otherwise–to break up? Why do people feel compelled to place blame? Stacy Morrison, author of Falling Apart in One Piece: One Optimist’s Journey Through the Hell of Divorce, shares her story.
7 Great Family Bonding Activities
Posted on June 15, 2011
For one week, reserve a block of time each day to connect with the people who mean the most to you — your family. From Lisa Oz, author of Us: Transforming Ourselves and the Relationships That Matter Most.
8 Expert Tips for Wedding Toasts
Posted on April 18, 2011
Don’t become a wedding toast casualty. Learn eight great toasting guidelines from David Tutera of WE tv’s The Wedding Planner and author of My Fair Wedding: Finding Your Vision… Through His Revisions!
Living Together: How to Avoid the 5 Most Common Pitfalls
Posted on April 7, 2011
Moving in with your partner is more than just playing house. Learn how to prevent communication breakdown with these tips from relationship expert Dr. Linda Papadopoulos’ What Men Say, What Women Hear.
Can You Change a Toad Into a Prince?
Posted on March 3, 2011
The answer might surprise you. From Deborah Dunn, author of Stupid about Men: 10 Rules for Getting Romance Right.
Is Arguing Healthy or Is It the Great Relationship Killer?
Posted on February 22, 2011
Disagreeing with your partner can sometimes lead to better communication. In her book I Love You. Now What?, Mabel Iam tells you which arguments are worth having and which are better left silent.
A Date Is Not an Interview
Posted on February 17, 2011
If you’re conducting a date like a job interview, no wonder your dates are duds. Learn how to turn them around with Travis L. Stork, star of The Bachelor: Paris and author of Don’t Be That Girl: A Guide to Finding the Confident, Rational Girl Within.
Be Your Child’s Coach, Not a Cheerleader
Posted on February 10, 2011
Help your children grow up to become respectful adults through acting as a coach, not a cheerleader. From Jill Rigby, author of Raising Respectful Children in a Disrespectful World
How Do I Know if My Child is Taking Drugs?
Posted on February 7, 2011
Teenagers using drugs will try to hide the evidence from you, but if you know the tell-tale signs, their secret won’t be safe for long. In How to Raise a Drug-Free Kid, author Joseph A. Califano, Jr., shows you how to recognize the warning signs.
A Smarter Way to Light Your Spouse’s Fire
Posted on February 1, 2011Bring the spark back to your bedroom with sound advice from Michele Weiner Davis, author of The Sex-Starved Marriage: Boosting Your Marriage Libido: A Couple’s Guide.
9 Ways to Protect Your Kids From Negative Messages in the Media
Posted on January 27, 2011
Starting at a very young age, children are exposed to messages on TV, in the movies, and online that make smoking, alcohol, and drugs look attractive. Joseph A. Califano, Jr., shares the best way to combat the effects of harmful messages in the media on your children in How To Raise a Drug-Free Kid.
