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by Carol McClelland Fields Everyone in your family has just been through a big transition. A car accident, a death in the family, a significant shift in a relationship, an unexpected relocation, or a new member joining the family. There can be a lot of extra dynamics to navigate as a family.Although everyone is experiencing the same change, each person is likely to have their own response. As everyone is finding their own way... 11/9/2025 8:00:00 AM
by Ken Kaisch We all want more calm and less stress. More joy and less worry. We yearn to live in those expansive moments where we feel deeply connected with the world around us. In a word, we want to belong.To achieve this sense of belonging, we employ a multitude of different strategies. This comes into play when we choose our life partner. We tend to choose those who deeply accept us as we are. We call it “love,”... 11/9/2025 8:00:00 AM
by Sue Brown What does healthy aging mean to you? For some, it’s having the energy to travel, garden, or play with their grandchildren. For others, it’s maintaining independence and having the ability to do the things they love without pain. Healthy aging isn’t just about looking good, though it can be a by-product. It’s about feeling good by staying strong, clear-minded, and vibrant as you move through life’s... 10/23/2025 7:00:00 AM
by Maria Lentzou When a child comes to us with questions, complaints, or provocative statements, our instinct might be to respond quickly, offer solutions, or explain how things are meant to be. But instead of jumping to conclusions, we can choose curiosity. Curiosity is a superpower because it deepens connection, helps us understand children better, and supports them in becoming who they truly are.Here are five ways... 10/23/2025 7:00:00 AM
by Gloria DeGaetano, M.ED. What do Tiger Woods and Muhammed Ali have in common? Besides being champions in their chosen sport, that is. They both applied mental imagery to achieve their extraordinary success. Woods used mind run-throughs of the perfect golf swing since his pre-teen years. Ali went through the minute details of each fight in his mind’s eye beforehand and even made sure he boasted to himself afterwards, “I am... 10/9/2025 6:00:00 AM
by Sue Brown Have you ever felt like you were stuck on a loop, starting a diet, losing weight, only to gain it back again? You’re not alone. Many people feel trapped on that same merry-go-round, frustrated by repeated attempts and ready to give up.The truth is success doesn’t come from the latest food plan or workout trend. The real key to lasting change begins with your mindset. When you shift the way you see... 10/1/2025 5:00:00 AM
by Ruth Smith A trusting relationship with your physical therapist (PT) is essential to healing. Trust is a matter of the mind and ample research indicates that the mind-body connection is real. So, bumping up the trust level directly improves your healing potential.Trust reassures and steadies your emotional mind. You can think freely, breathe easily, and respond courageously. Your mind relaxes, your heart rate... 10/1/2025 5:00:00 AM
by Ruth Smith Be aware when telling your healing story about your recent knee surgery or back injury or other physical troubles. Of course, people want to know because they value and support you and your success. So, it’s inevitable that your story will be relevant in various conversations.As a physical therapist, or PT, I always ask a patient about their present state, their story about how they are feeling, how... 9/10/2025 7:00:00 AM
by Jennifer Freed Most of us have experienced it. You think of a childhood friend you haven’t seen in decades, and the very next day, you run into them at the grocery store. Or you happen to pick up a book you’ve never noticed before, only to find it contains the exact sentence you needed to hear. Some people shrug and say, That’s just a coincidence. Others lean in, wondering, Is the universe trying to tell me something?Defining... 9/10/2025 7:00:00 AM
by Gloria DeGaetano, M.ED. Our children want us. And they want our guidance. They can get both of these from regular family meetings. Three decades of research shows that family meetings over time can dissolve discipline problems and enhance children’s and teens’ cooperation, along with their sense of competent autonomy.All ages attend while you adjust the content of the meetings, accordingly. With older kids and teens, just... 8/19/2025 7:00:00 AM
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