• At What Age Should Children Participate in Chores Around the House?

    At What Age Should Children Participate in Chores Around the House?

    The University of Maryland conducted a study several years ago that suggested children were spending about 24 minutes a day doing housework. At the time, that was a 25% decline. I would think that it’s even less now. Why? Well, kids have a lot to do these days. When I was young, I would get…

  • Making the Commitment to Build more Meaningful Relationships in Your Life

    Making the Commitment to Build more Meaningful Relationships in Your Life

    Relationships can be difficult.  I’m not just talking romantic relationships, but all relationships.  Friends, coworkers, family and neighbours – all can be challenging. How you choose to deal with the situations that arise will help you to build meaningful relationships.  Or maintain a balance, if that’s all you want or need.  We can’t choose our…

  • Tips for staying sane, while spending the holidays with your family.

    Tips for staying sane, while spending the holidays with your family.

    I managed to make it through one major holiday this year with my family, and I am about to head into another.  When I say “I managed to make it through one holiday”, I am being extremely literal.  It took a lot of strength to make it through that day.   With another holiday on…