The patterns we carry into adulthood often have their roots in childhood. This doesn't mean we're destined to repeat the past, but understanding where our responses come from can be the first step toward creating the changes we want. The strategies you developed as a child made sense given what ...
We do a lot to protect ourselves in our homes. We put in smoke alarms, security systems, locks, fire extinguishers and carbon monoxide detectors as well as other safety and security measures. But there may be a significant threat in our homes that we don't do enough to address: Radon ...
“The night is darkest just before the dawn, and I promise you, the dawn is coming.” — The Dark Knight The beginning of each day starts in the dark, and ends in the dark. The dark reveals truth and relinquishes the sensory apparatuses, thus requiring attributes from an internal nature to ...
By now, the enthusiasm of January 1st has faded. Research shows 88% of resolutions fail, with most abandonment happening in the first six weeks. If you've already slipped — or given up entirely — you're experiencing one of the most predictable patterns in human behavior. The problem isn't ...
Influenza rates in Utah have dropped significantly since the holiday season but still remain prevalent as doctors urge people to get a flu shot. During the week of Dec. 28, the state reported nine influenza-associated hospitalizations per 100,000 people, or 314 cases, marking the highest rate ...
We can get lost in our everyday dialogue with people while we shoot the breeze in casual conversation. Talking about the things we do not desire draws us closer to that which comes out of our mouths. There is no rhyme or reason to our words, only universal law and absolutes. Think before ...
Though he grew up in China, Kang Zhuang fondly remembers his dad tuning in to American sports, including NBA Finals games between Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls and Karl Malone’s Utah Jazz, and watching Hollywood movies like “Rambo” and “The Terminator.” Like father, like son, ...
This Christmas, thousands of unmarried parents are discovering a harsh truth: the custody rights they assumed they had don't legally exist. Fathers who've raised children since birth learn they have no legal standing. Mothers find out their child's dad can take the kids without permission. The ...
It’s possible that you, your spouse, your roommate or your child are feeling a little under the weather. We don’t mean that they’ve caught a cold or the flu. Rather, they might be feeling unusually sad or irritable, even when there’s no obvious reason, or they’re very self-critical ...
Parental alienation has become the nuclear weapon of custody battles. Accuse your ex of alienating your children, and you might win full custody. Get caught actually alienating, and you could lose your children entirely. As parents prepare for January court filings, understanding what judges ...
