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College! A time of learning and career preparation. But what your young adult may be learning might shock you. I spoke to a mom recently who had no idea Sex Week was part of many college campus’ experiences. Almost a decade ago, Nathan Harden, author of Sex and God at Yale: Porn, Political Correctness, and…

  It’s winter. Cold and you’re bored with just about everything. So, you head out to your local coffee shop armed with a book and ready for a hot caramel macchiato. As you settle in to your little corner of the room, you notice a man at another table glancing at you. Well, actually, he…

Are you ready for a little romance? I hope so! Being in a romantic relationship makes both men and women happier.  Ok, I know, some of you are thinking, not in my case. But it is true. While relationships can be a source of conflict, romantic relationships make us happy. And the stronger the commitment,…

  Super Bowl is right around the corner. And we know it’s not ALL about the football. It’s those great creative commercials oh, and by the way, the yummy snacks and tailgating food that make the event special. So? The non-stop food for four hours also trips up even the best healthy eaters. For many…

Have you ever just watched people while waiting for a table or standing in-line to purchase something? Their nonverbal communication tells a story. Just by observing, you can tell if they like each other, especially when you watch a group of people. The turn of the body Let’s say you are mingling with a group…

Boredom! Who wants that? And we certainly don’t want to be bored in a relationship. Yet many couples complain that they are bored with their partner and want to spice up their relationship. Day-to-day routines quickly render things mundane. Like the caged rat running on the wheel, you want to break out and do something…

Years ago, I was living my life as a rising college student on her way to the University of Michigan. Out of the clear blue, a life changing event happened. My oldest brother was killed in a plane crash due to a terrorist bomb. The world stopped. My family was thrown into shock and grief.…

You roll out of bed and think, “I have so much to do today!” After only a few minutes of alertness, your mind is already in overdrive. There are an infinite number of things racing through your head: are the kids awake, what meetings do I have, what should I wear, do I have time…

It’s January and cold! Omicron has me more isolated again and my activity level has tanked. I’m eating more. Why? Apparently there are a number of reasons I reach for yummy comfort food. It’s true. Wintertime affects our eating habits. The cold temps, shorter daylight, less exercise and more isolation turn our attention to food.…

I will be the first to admit, it’s hard for me to quiet myself for any amount of time. Seems like I always have something to do and can’t sit still for too long. But our constant busyness is one reason we have too much stress. Recently, I blogged about physical ways to destress and…
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