— By Taryn Shorr-Mckee —
Although dude ranches have been around for centuries, they’re enjoying a serious renaissance — and for good reason. For families in particular, these all-inclusive escapes offer an unbeatable combination other types of getaways don’t: unplugged adventure in beautiful...
Dying for something spooky to do this fall? Book a Halloween hotel package or attend a festival, costume contest, or other haunted hotel event. You’ll have so much fun, it’s scary! Whether you’re looking for kid-friendly entertainment or an adults-only party, there’s something spooktacular for...
Disneyland with kids is the most magical experience—if you do it right. There’s truly nothing more heartwarming than seeing Disney’s original park through the eyes of a child. While Disneyland Resort is the Happiest Place on Earth, it’s also easy to overdo it. The last thing you want is for your...
Validation plays a crucial role in shaping our identity and sense of self-worth. When someone consistently dismisses or minimizes your feelings, thoughts, or experiences, this emotional invalidation can deeply affect your mental and emotional well-being. It can lead to suppressed emotions...
We see you sitting there, asking a question no one should ever need to consider: “Is it normal for my boyfriend to hit me?” Let's get one thing straight — love should never leave bruises. It's a heart-wrenching question, and it might feel like you're alone, but you're not. We're stepping into...
Let's talk about reactive abuse — or reactionary abuse. A form of gaslighting, reactive abuse is when one person intentionally provokes another into intense, adverse reactions. It can be emotional, psychological, or physical — and in many cases, reactive abuse is an unconscious, reflexive...
You’re in a relationship with someone who makes you feel off balance and disconnected from reality — as well as from the people you used to count on for support. It’s gotten so bad you hear yourself justifying his behavior and questioning your own perception. If he says you’re “crazy” or “losing...
Have you ever been blindsided by hurtful words from someone you love? If your partner regularly diminishes you with criticism or tries to control you with accusations, you may be the victim of emotional abuse. Toxic relationships often start subtly before escalating into a nightmare. Becoming...
Have you considered getting a life coach certification but don't know how to go about it? If coaching is a profession that interests you, getting certified is an important step you need to consider. As a coach myself, I can't stress enough how valuable it is to get certified by an accredited...
Do you have one life lesson or philosophy that has changed the course of your life? Sometimes you can read something or have a life experience that hits you over the head with its brilliance and perfection. A huge mind shift takes place, and your life is forever altered for the better. These can...
So you want to become a life coach? Not too many years ago, the term “coach” referred to the person encouraging you to run faster or throw further on a sports field. Today if someone says, “I'm working with a coach,” they've likely hired someone to help them facilitate change and reach their...
If you are anything like me, you have a handful of life difficulties or minor problems lurking in your brain at any given point in time. They can be minor irritants like computer problems or taxes due. And then we have the biggies like coping with ailing parents, issues with our children...
Do you ever have those days when your brain goes on hiatus and you have no idea what to do? You're sitting on the fence about everything — or just one thing in particular. Maybe you're having your morning coffee or sitting at your desk at work wondering . . . And your brain responds ...
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The day Emily Leehan got married she wasn't just saying "I Do" to her groom, Joshua Newville; she was saying "I Do" to his 4-year-old son, Gage, as well.
Not only was their wedding a union of two people in love but it was also a blending of two families and the start of their new journey...
For some strange reason, things that are glaringly obvious to moms tend to be invisible to everyone else. Weird, I know.
Things like the dirty dishes in the sink, or the ever-growing mountain of laundry, or that one lonely sock abandoned on the middle stair.
And more often than not, moms will...
When a dad in Virginia decided to celebrate his final child support payment for his daughter by paying it in PENNIES and dumping all 80,000 of them on his ex-wife's front lawn, his daughter proved who really has the "cents" in the family.
Dad Dumps $800 Worth of Pennies in Daughter’s Yard in...
It's no secret that when it comes to domestic duties such as childcare, cooking, and cleaning, women tend to take on the lion's share of the work, even when both partners are working full-time.
To be fair, a lot of husbands do shoulder their fair share of the housework, however, let's face it...
*Featured image contains photo by Julia M Cameron and Katia Damyan
As a parent, you want nothing more than to shield your kids when bad things happen and sometimes, you'll go to great lengths to make sure their innocence is protected.
So, when one dad lost his job during the pandemic...
*This story appeared on Love What Matters
Any parent knows that dining out with kids can be like Forest Gump's famous box of chocolates: "You never know what you're gonna get."
It's a real-world game of chance, with the winner getting to actually sit down and enjoy a delicious, hot meal...
At 29 years old, Chris Punsalan isn't exactly living a typical, free-wheeling 20-something life. While other people his age are hanging out with friends, partying, traveling, or chasing their dreams, he's at home — the primary caregiver for his 97-year-old grandmother.
He's been taking care of...
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