Divorce: Life Goes On and It Can Be Awesome!
Since my divorce, I’ve met a lot of divorced people. It’s funny that when I was married, I knew mostly married people. I guess that’s what we humans do, we gravitate towards our kind, and now my kind is divorced with kids, and I’m surprised to say I’m happy about that. I’m also well into […]
Compatibility is Overrated
In my work with singles and couples, the subject of commonalities comes up often. Singles have a list of things they are looking for in a partner. Couples argue because they do not see eye- to- eye. Some people believe that in order to be compatible you have to have a lot in common. Others […]
10 things to give up to improve your relationship!
Relationships can be challenging. We take two different people with different beliefs, thoughts, and personalities. We put them together and expect them to create a happy life together. Add to the fact that there are so many differences between men and women, and it is a wonder we get together at all. Let’s face it, relationships […]
5 Steps to Detox from Divorce
Healing from a break up takes time and patience. Two things I never seem to have, but am learning, thanks to, well, a break up! A little over a year ago my marriage ended. After the shock wore off, which for me lasted about 3 weeks, I did what I usually do- research. I like […]
3 Common Relationship Myths
Relationships are the cornerstone of our lives and our happiness. Unfortunately, they are also responsible for much or our unhappiness. We go to school for 12 years at least, yet we do not learn much about relationships. With the divorce rate of over 50%, it is obvious that we are not learning what we need […]
Training Your Mind as Well as Your Body
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or someone who regularly hits the gym to stay in shape, you know that summoning up the power to finish your workout takes mental strength just as much as, if not more so, than physical strength. Without the mental fortitude to keep going and finish strong, your body may give […]
50 Ways to Be More Peaceful and Mindful Throughout Your Day
“Peace is not something you wish for. It’s something you make, something you do, something you are, and something you give away.” ~Robert Fulghum Recently I’ve been spending a lot of time visiting 1000 Awesome Things, a blog devoted to the many simple pleasures in life. Some of them remind me of being a kid, […]
Dear Mrs. Preteen
Dear Mrs. BFC My 12-year-old, always sweet, loving and honest daughter has suddenly turned into Regina from Mean girls…What is happening???? Signed Former Mom of an angel now dealing with…. Dear Former Mom of an Angel Ok, take a moment to remember yourself at 12 years old. That’s probably hard. It’s as […]
HOW TO NOT RAISE BRATTY KIDS
Every grandparent has a “walk three miles in the snow” story about how hard things were in their day. Our parents tell stories of life without microwaves, remote controls, and cell phones that have become modern-day conveniences of people of nearly every income level. I even find myself reminding my kids that back in the […]