Of all the crazy things I've been asked about regarding The Fine Art of Small Talk ("Dear Debra, I know my boyfriend is going to propose but I don't want to marry him" -- ohhhhh.), it's the everyday situations that can cause the most jitters. We are in the thick of the holiday season, which means …
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Back to School: Top Ten Ways To Avoid Flunking the Fall
It's here! The school year is back! Some parents may be jumping for joy, especially those dealing with an eye-rolling teen or a bored 8-year-old. And some are white-knuckling it through the emotional turmoil of prepping a college-bound young adult (when did THAT happen -- didn't he just lose his …
Teaching Teens The Fine Art of Communication Could Save the World!
Technology is a such a blessing... Until it becomes a curse. Or a crutch. Maybe it's all three, actually, when you really stop to think about it. After all, it's lovely to text a friend, letting her know you are running late for a get-together but being constantly tethered to a device …