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Managing Food Dilemmas During the Holidays
Food holds many meanings and memories for us, especially during the holiday season. This article offers practical...
Facing the Holidays Together
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Each year numerous couples and families struggle to keep pace with the expectations placed upon them from various...
You Don't Need (Much) Money for Fun!
Ten fun and free or low-cost ideas to beat cabin fever.
Money Through The Ages: Changing Our Generational Views
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Our generational family history can influence our current views on money for ourselves and for our families. This...
Turning Financial Stress into an Opportunity for Growth and Attachment in Marriage
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Many couples experience financial stress at some point in their marriage. However uncomfortable that stress may be...
Tips for Talking About Finances
Talking about money can lead to conflict, but research shows that having a plan on how to handle disagreements leads...
Women and Money
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
More and more women are coming into their own sense of money, what it means to them and how to manage their funds...
Blended Families and Teens
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Blended families can be challenging for everyone, especially a teenager. Article describes these challenges and...
Sexual Health for Young People
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Critical thinking about sex is important for young people. This is a guide for examining the themes being promoted...
Family Finances: Don't Go Solo
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Many couples experience financial stress at some point in their marriage. How they communicate that stress to one...