Ways parents can develop awareness of poverty, teach generosity

If I had a buck for every time I heard someone say "kids today are so insensitive and selfish," I'd be rich. If kids lack sensitivity, it's because we parents have failed to teach empathy. And kids need to learn empathy, especially with those in need. Here are ways to develop awareness of world poverty and teach generosity. Christmas is a great time teach kids awareness of social justice, world poverty. read more

Strategies for Coping with Holiday Stress-Induced Relationship Problems

Strategies for Coping with Holiday Stress-Induced Relationship Problems It's one of life's enigmas; the winter holiday season, which is supposed to bring the greatest joy, sometimes causes more feelings of depression and anxiety. Relationships and marriages, says family therapist Rachel Sussman, often suffer holiday-related setbacks. Here's a look at holiday relationship issues, with some first-hand advice about ways to cope. This advice comes from 25 years of married life: our successes, our epic fails and lessons learned from them. Read on

Once a Week Cooking Recipes for the Holiday Season

 The holidays mean extra work for most families. Alas, we don't get extra time for the extra work. Amid the holiday rush, it's easy to lose sight of family nutrition. Here are quick, easy, inexpensive recipes that your whole family will enjoy. Read more

Health Help for Holiday Blues

Emotional Coping Skills for Holiday Blues The holidays are a time of cheer and goodwill toward men. For some folks. For other people, the holiday season aggravates bouts of grief, loneliness and anxiety. Negative experiences and emotions can be more difficult at Christmas. read more

Holiday Shopping Guide to Save Big Money on Christmas Gifts

Holiday Shopping Guide: Money Saving Advice from a Recovering Shopaholic One of the biggest financial mistakes is to overspend during the holidays. We overspend for many reasons, but the result equals money trouble. I've always been a frugalista, but the holidays are my nemesis. Here are some tips to avoid overspending during the holidays, from a recovering shopaholic. read more

Holiday Survival Guide- Self Care Tips

How to Survive the Holidays and Enjoy Them! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or any other variation of the winter celebrations, the month of December can be a challenge. As much as we may love the holidays, they can really wear us down. Here are 50+ ways to cope until January. read more

Holiday Self-care and Emotional Renewal

How to Survive the Holidays and Enjoy Them! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or any other variation of the winter celebrations, the month of December can be a challenge. As much as we may love the holidays, they can really wear us down. Here are 50+ ways to cope until January 13. View more »