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How to Love Yourself through Heartbreak

Are You Heartbroken On Valentine’s Day? As Valentine’s Day approaches we are reminded to appreciate our loved ones but for some it will be a painful reminder of what they have lost and the heartbreak they are suffering. If this Valentine’s Day you find yourself alone with no one to love you...you may be dreading V-Day. Perhaps you’ve had a

An Open Letter to My (Adult) BFF…on Valentine’s Day

An Open Letter to My (Adult) BFF…on Valentine’s Day February 14th is usually reserved for valentines such as lovers, spouses and significant others; but there is another relationship that should be recognized on this day of love: your best friend. As an adult, your best friendship looks very different from when you were in high school, but it is just

3 Ways To Break Patterns of Toxic Love

By: Janie Lacy “I'm so sick of that same old love, feels like I've blown apart — I'm so sick of that same old love, the kind that breaks your heart,” are the words from the popular Selena Gomez song titled, “Same Old Love.”  Have you ever considered your pattern in love relationships?  Have your relationships left you feeling empty,

4 Things You Need to To Know When Becoming a Dad

In the short span that I have been a father I have discovered and come across a few truths that every new or soon-to-be Dad should know. I have compiled them here and I hope they help you as much as they have helped me. Here are 4 things you need to know when becoming a dad: 1. Aside from

How to Maintain Your New Years Resolutions

How to Maintain Your New Years Resolutions  Well, we’re a few weeks into 2016. How are your New Year’s Resolutions holding up? Are you beginning to slack or are you going strong? Maybe you haven’t even started. Whichever position you may be in, here are some tips to ensure you keep to your goals this year and make 2016 your

Hashtag. Goals

Hashtag. Goals Goals. We've all done it. Browsed through Instagram, Facebook and other social media and longingly desired what others are portraying. Whether it's a relationship, job or lifestyle, the hashtag #goals says a lot. On Instagram alone, the hashtag #goals is used over 13 MILLION times. While this hashtag is probably meant more to be a compliment ("Wow. Your

Four Tips in Grieving the Holidays | Karen Millsap | Widows at Work

Four Tips in Grieving the Holidays | Karen Millsap | Widows at Work The holidays are a tough time for all of us who are grieving; but what do you think of this statement “If you are always looking for bad, you will always find it”? Why do I bring this up? This year, my 3rd holiday season as a

Postpartum Holiday Survival Tips

You may remember that, as a child, the holidays were ablaze with sparkle, wonder, excitement, hope, family and love. However, as a mother dealing with any form of postpartum difficulties, the holidays may be less magical. A time of year you once looked forward to and enjoyed sharing with loved ones may instead be marked by stress, anxiety, anger, and

Helping Your Teen Through a Divorce This Holiday Season

The holidays are supposed to be a time of cheer, fun and togetherness, but for a family going through a separation or divorce, it can be a time of sadness, frustration and loneliness. As a parent, take this holiday season to be hyper vigilant about your teen’s behaviors and emotions and be sure to take these steps to ensure your

Teens and Sexting- Why Do They Do It?

It's no secret that sexting is a common occurrence between teenagers, but a lot of parents are asking the question as to why.  Recently, at least 100 students in Colorado were found to be part of a sexting ring, where they would collect nudes of other teens and have a point system for how many they received. They were saving