https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLmdr6ibZ1U Three years ago, Carew Papritz had the idea to begin National Thank You Letter Day; a day that not only teaches kids about the importance of gratitude, kindness, manners, and civility, but also serves as an opportunity to teach...
Science says a happy marriage can lower a person’s cortisol levels. With lower stress hormones, they’re able to minimize their risk of many long-term ailments, like diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. But the real question is—what is the secret to...
Do you and your partner ever go on day dates? Getting dressed up for dinner and drinks is always an exciting and welcome change from my casual, toddler-filled day-to-day, but there is something sweet and unique about a day...
I have three good friends from college who I never see and barely speak to. We do group texts during football season when our college team is playing or when someone has a baby, but besides that, we glean...
Recently, we canceled cable and purchased a fancy new smart TV. It felt so good to be rid of that giant monthly bill, and now my kid can watch Daniel Tiger on the “big screen” instead of being relegated...
There are moments when grief hits me with a force that feels almost childish — not because the feelings are small, but because I still feel too young to be carrying something this heavy. I haven’t even gone through...
Unfortunately, living a life of literal and emotional secrets is the norm. We’re taught to ‘filter’ ourselves in every way - physically (on FB and Instagram) and emotionally (expressing opinions, revealing painful tales, telling our partners and friends about...
Ask anyone what family means to them and you will have a unique answer for each ask. But I guarantee that there will be themes that tie the answers together; unconditional love, kindness, and compassion. To celebrate family and to...
I was the first among my group of friends to go through a major separation. I was never married but we have two children together and decided to call it quits. Most of my friends were just beginning their...
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