Mindfulness in a Teeny, Tiny Nutshell

Mindfulness. A word that is tossed around a lot these days. But what does it really mean? In a teeny, tiny nutshell, it means to be in contact with the present moment, to be present with only one thing at a time. But how do we do it? Practice. Mindfulness takes...

Guide to communication with family

One key element of a healthy family relationship is communication. The quality of great human relationships largely depends on how we talk to one another.  Our tone of voice, cadence and volume, non-verbal gestures and motives are important aspects that we are often...