As Thanksgiving is nearing, the nation begins to turn toward a mindset of gratitude.  Gratitude is an expression of abundance.  It is a way of saying, “I have an abundance of things to be grateful for, rather than focusing on all of the areas of scarcity or places where we are lacking.  A scarcity … [Read more...]

When people disagree, usually the goal is to find a compromise or a happy medium.   In compromise, both parties come to an agreement that allows them to both win and lose the argument.  In the compromise, each person gets some of what they want but also has to give up some of their desired agenda.  … [Read more...]

In my last post, I shared the mental health benefits of sharing meals together.  As promised in that post, this week I would like to share some practical tips for improving meal times. 1.  Get Everyone Involved!  Here are some of the benefits of involving the whole family in the process of … [Read more...]

It has long been said that it is important for families to eat dinner together.  In our fast-paced, activity packed lifestyles this has become increasing more difficult.  We have so many things competing with dinner time that getting everyone together seems laughable.   A few years ago, our family … [Read more...]