Good communication is the backbone of any good relationship. In a family, healthy interaction provides a framework in which love and intimacy can thrive. Each family member learns to give (and receive) respect and acceptance. In this way, communication allows families to become stronger, both as a group and as individuals. At least, that’s how […]
There’s nothing like a well-thought-out theme to make your wedding celebration completely unique and memorable for a fraction of the cost. A wedding theme should tell your guests something about the two of you as a couple and as individuals because that is what makes it unique. If you share a love of sports, perhaps […]
Are you wondering what kind of gift to give your girlfriend for Christmas? Women are easy to please as long as you give them a gift that shows you love them and pay attention to their likes and dislikes. There are many things to consider when trying to decide on the ideal gift for your […]
A cold and blocked nose is a very common and irritating problem that occurs mainly in cold weather or due to the change of seasons. The common cold can also be caused by the consumption of refrigerated food and drinks. People with a weak immune system are targeted for this condition. Cough, sore throat, and […]
To encourage healthy interactions between stepfamilies, I share experiences from my practice. As always in professional writing, the identifying details have been altered. The following stories combine the challenges of stepfamilies into story-based lessons. I start with the story from the meeting of a couple to a moment of radical change in their lives. Lucille, […]
Silver cubes hang from dozens of trees as far as the eye can see. My brother and I shoveled the snow away from the barn and then headed down an icy driveway. A smell of butter guided us like a siren to a large cabin. The door opens with a strong push. In front of […]
XHTML, the standard, was first released in the year 2000. About five years later, we started to see major websites overhauled to use this standard. Even the favorite scapegoat for standards compliance punishment, Microsoft, renders its main home pages, msn.com and microsoft.com in XHTML. Standards compliant XHTML sites are still in the minority. The reason […]
As a psychiatrist who specializes in addiction treatment, I witness how people married to an alcoholic get promises from their partner to stop drinking alcohol. People will nag, plead, and plead with their alcoholic husband or wife to stop drinking alcohol. Sometimes your partner will “give in” under the pressure and stop drinking alcohol for […]
Hiatal hernias can be caused by an accident, injury, birth defect, or added pressure from obesity or pregnancy. They are also common in people who have GERD. A hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach and the lower part of the esophagus slide up through the hiatus in the diaphragm (the muscular wall that […]
There are so many kids’ birthday party themes to choose from that it can sometimes seem overwhelming. The first step to successful party planning is to narrow down your options and choose a theme. Here’s a fun and unique theme idea to inspire you. It is based on the popular TV show Where is Carmen […]