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Repairing Family Relationships At the Holidays
By
Linda Mintle
The holidays are upon us and everyone has at least one family member they consider a little bit difficult. But what if the difficulty has created an uncomfortable distance that will be felt when you all sit down for the family meal or celebration? Relationship repair is needed. So where do you start? 1) Begin…
Siblings: Help or Hurt Romantic Relationships?
By
Linda Mintle
I’ve heard my daughter say that having a brother has helped her understand men. She feels comfortable being around men her age, in part, due to being raised with a brother. We know from previous research that having opposite sex siblings helps you feel more socially competent with peers. But what about romantic relationships? Does having…
Thanksgiving: More Than a Meal, Parade and Football
By
Linda Mintle
When you think of Thanksgiving, what comes to mind? Watching the Macy’s Day parade, eating a very large meal with all the trimmings and watching football with family and friends? Black Friday and the kickoff of the Christmas season? The original Thanksgiving had nothing to do with any of these things. Thanks to my children’s school,…
Gratitude: How It Changes Us in Positive Ways
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Linda Mintle
I’ve been keeping a gratitude journal for the past weeks. Each day, I write down 3 things for which I am thankful. Focusing on gratitude changes a person. If you want to know how, watch my blog to learn about the many benefits of gratitude.
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