A Holiday Getaway Does holiday stress have you and your spouse desperate for some quiet downtime? During the month of December, plan at least one weekend getaway with your mate and leave behind the chores, commitments and chaos of the season to give your marital intimacy a boost. Slowing down…
Written by Laird Crump Is effective communication in marriage an art or a science? The correct answer is yes, and that’s not just a politically correct Irish response! Turn down the noise It’s important for couples to understand that effective communication in marriage has a mathematical side. In any conversation,…
Written by Dave Meurer The basic communication difference between men and women is this: · When men have something to say, they get right to the point. · When women want to say something, they eventually, in the fullness of time, after carefully outlining the background information and trying a…
by Lisa Whelchel If your kids whinges or has temper tantrums, take a look at these discipline ideas: Throwing a Tantrum Does your child slam the door when she’s angry? You might tell her, “It’s obvious that you don’t know how to close a door properly. To learn, you will…
by Paul Coughlin When I was 11 years old, a teacher called our house to deliver some exceptional news. She told my mother that I qualified to be placed in a class for gifted students. My mother replied, “Him? He can’t even find his shoes in the morning!” That swift and…
by Tiffany Stuart In many ways, Irish teens have never had it tougher. Perhaps a surprising statement, given Ireland’s obvious affluence compared to the rest of the world. If you’re a parent today, you know what I mean. Social pressures are more pervasive and destructive than ever before in Irish…
