'No' is not a bad word. Or at least, it shouldn't be. Many people feel guilty about 'disappointing' a friend who wants to meet up for dinner, or 'abandoning' a co-worker who asks for help on a project. They feel that they should always be ready to help, even if they're exhausted or simply not comfortable with accommodating the request. However, there's no shame or blame in … [Read more...] about 7 Nice Ways to Say No
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7 Tips for Dealing with Critical People
'You can't please everybody.' We know that, we say that, and on good days we actually believe that. But it's funny how all our logic and confidence can crumble when we hear a critical comment from a parent, a boss, teacher, or anyone whose opinion deeply matters to us. Sometimes, we even internalize what they say, replaying their painful remarks in our heads so many times that … [Read more...] about 7 Tips for Dealing with Critical People
7 Dating Tips for Single Moms
It can be difficult, and scary, to re-enter the world of dating after a divorce—and it gets even more complicated when you have kids. Single moms often worry about how to introduce a new boyfriend to the family, or how to assure kids that the new guy isn't a threat. These tips, given by single moms who have successfully navigated the dating world, can help you balance your … [Read more...] about 7 Dating Tips for Single Moms
7 Tips for Raising Respectful Kids
Has your child ever rolled his eyes while you were talking? Or shrugged his shoulders and said, 'I know, know… yadda yadda yadda.' Do you sometimes feel that they're too 'casual' with you, and talk to you more like you're a friend than a parent? Many of grew up with—and rebelled against—the rule, 'Children should be seen and not heard.' We vowed to cultivate a healthy, open … [Read more...] about 7 Tips for Raising Respectful Kids
5 Signs of a Co-Dependent Relationship
Love means giving until it hurts, right? Wrong. A healthy relationship nurtures your self-esteem and actually inspires you and your partner to grow. If either of you become too demanding, or constantly please or appease, then it's a co-dependent relationship. A co-dependent relationship (sometimes called 'relationship addiction') isn't based on mutual love and respect, but … [Read more...] about 5 Signs of a Co-Dependent Relationship