family

George S. Glass has served as a medical doctor and psychiatrist for over 30 years. By combining his own personal experience as a member of a blended family with experiences from his many years in practice, he created an inspiring toolkit for families in need. In his two latest books, Dr. George S. Glass offers expert advice for couples blending families, and takes it a step further with tips on how to avoid the pitfalls of over parenting.

Sharing our family story is so very important to both of us. We understand how difficult it can be to blend families and for everyone to find their space and more importantly, their value to the family unit. Raven is a blessing to all women out there taking on the beautiful task of not just loving and raising their own kids, but loving and raising someone else’s kids, just as your own.

We need to cultivate a feeling of kinship with those around us that doesn’t disappear when we disagree or don’t see eye to eye

Mary Williams, Jane Fonda’s adopted daughter, reveals how your past can stay with you, if you don’t find a way to reconnect the fractured bonds. In this interview Marlise discusses with Mary how exploring family ties can be an empowering adventure that leads to love.

Anything that steals your happiness isn’t worth it, period. Learn to embrace change and shift the way you do things here

Dear Colette,

I have an extreme problem. Family members are controlling my life to a complete destruction. This is a confirmed fact. I refuse to just be trampled by them but I do not know what to do. I have tried everything to fight their negative influences and lies but they continue prevail in their efforts to devastate my earning ability and now my health. Please help me by providing an opinion on how I could protect myself from them. – No More Control

Summer days are shortening and while the days are hot, the nights are getting cold. Fall is creeping in on us. I’m never really ready to say goodbye to summer, but I do love this time of year. Mostly, for the food. This is when all the preparation, the effort, the care, the hope pay off. It’s harvest time.

Jennifer Laurent reflects on creating the parenting experience you desire and how to reconnect with you become disconnected…

They say there are no such thing as coincidences that coincidence is God’s way of remaining anonymous, Gloria Loring takes us on a personal journey of just how true it is…

Cate’s experience with spiritual and bodily practices and raising a baby led her to believe that motherhood needs its own daily practices guidelines, Here are her suggested Ayurvedic Practices for Mothers of Young Children

How important is your kitchen in the health and vitality of your family? Learn steps to Feng Shui your kitchen today!

Your children are growing, exploring, curious, active, unique and evolving into their true potential – does their bedroom space reflect their needs?

How well are your bed, mirrors, and lighting fixtures Feng Shui’ed?

In the movie of your life, who are all the stars that made your story what it is?

Earth Day is just around the corner. Have you thought about what you might do to celebrate this big blue and green marble we call home? Well, here are some ideas for some earth friendly activities that you can do with friends and/or family for a fun and green Earth Day!

Are you children growing up to be good winners and good losers? Many of our children look up to professional athletes as examples and roll models but many don’t lose very well. Accepting emotions, remembering the fun, trying our best, and joining in the joy of the winner are all amazing tools Jude Bijou provides us to teach our children so they may win in life.

The truth is everything we love will be gone someday. You can’t hold on to anything tight enough to keep it from changing. The painful acting of clawing onto something in an effort not to lose it, in and of itself prevents you from enjoying it.

Join Lisa Hayes on a written journey through the discovery of loss and how to move through it with awareness

Who doesn’t love visitng the happiest place on earth? Well, I would imagine folks on special diets have some trouble at theme parks however, I’ve scoured both Disneyland and California Adventure and found some pretty fabulous options for vegans, gluten free diners and even health counscious park goers. Be you a kid or an adult, you can have the full magical experience with none of the food worries! Here is what I found on my last visit to the Anaheim parks