In this monthly column, Felicity offers advice in response to questions from readers according to the month's subject theme. September’s theme is “Relationships: Romantic, Professional, Friendly, and Familial.” Q: When fighting with your significant other, what is the best way to resolve conflict? – Anonymous A: Every relationship is different. For some people, … [Read more...]
Family Shift: Dealing With Conflict
I’m sure you’re familiar with the old saying, “It takes two to tango.” In a marriage relationship, it’s easy to allow even the smallest of matters to grow into heated arguments. Whether it’s forgetting to do something that was important like leaving the toilet seat up, squeezing the toothpaste from the middle instead of the bottom, arguing over which direction the toilet paper … [Read more...]
Life Is Hard
This whole adulting thing has got me pretty bummed out lately. It’s so hard! And according to my social media newsfeeds, I’m not alone in this sentiment! We’re all struggling in our own ways! We’ve got bills to pay, unexpected illnesses, chronic illnesses, cars to keep running, children to take care of, college expenses to stress over, jobs to perform well at, schedules to … [Read more...]
Family Fridays: Conflict + Resolution
Welcome to Family Fridays, where we discuss the importance of reconnecting with your family. In the hustle and bustle of the digital age, finding a moment of peace and quiet is so hard to come by. It can be easy to simply hand our kids technology rather than engaging in real-world activities that challenge their minds and engage their spirits. Each month, we’ll look at new and … [Read more...]