Parenting advice is often given liberally and freely by well-meaning relatives, friends, and sometimes even strangers. When you are having an issue with your child (potty training, sleep, tantrums, or anything else) it is difficult to know who to listen to or where to start. In this post, first I
Talking to others about our health isn’t always easy, especially when it comes to cancer. However, many cancer survivors take comfort in sharing their stories and hearing the stories of others. “Every cancer story is unique, just like every cancer is unique” says Elizabeth Creech, Digital Marketing Manager at SAS.
Some co-workers head home after a day at the office. Xin Hunt, Sr. Machine Learning Developer, Ralph Abbey, Sr. Manager - Advanced Analytics R&D, Michael Lamm, Sr. Research Statistician Developer, Ricky Tharrington, Machin Learning Developer, head to our campus Recreation & Fitness Center for a workout and laughs. The friendship
There are many ways a therapist can be a resource regarding the topic of separation or divorce. One option is Discernment Counseling. In this blog post, two Triangle-area therapists answer common questions to provide a better understanding of what Discernment Counseling is and is not. Thanks to contributors Erica Blystone,
This is a post from a few years back, pre-COVID. It seems particularly timely as many of us may now be planning a visit to see older adults in our family that we have been separated from due to the pandemic. As the holidays approach, one of the highlights
Will you be around any children or teens this holiday season? Yes? This blog is for you!!! The Backdrop It has been a rough 21 months for all of us. For kids and teens, the pandemic has impacted a huge percentage of their lives. When you have been alive 660
I'm reprising this post I wrote prior to winter break in 2019, about the contrast between the holidays portrayed in commercials and that of real life. This sentiment has only expanded as one might feel whiplash between the uncertainty, grief and injustice observed in the last two years and a
In her book, Love More, Fight Less: A relationship workbook for couples, Certified relationship coach and author, Dr. Gina Senarighi recommends couples institute a weekly meeting: "Couples meet once a week to discuss schedules, finances, and shared resources as well as responsibilities and tasks. …Having regular check-ins helps keep any
As a fitness and wellness trainer I’m often asked “does taking the stairs really make that much of a difference?” Or “does parking further away in a parking lot count [toward improving health]?” The results are in and, yes, adding more movement into your day really does lead to a
This June the Work/Life Relationship Series sent emails for three weeks with relationship research, insights and tips. A weekly email also provided questions for conversations and closeness. I'm sure many of us may find ourselves occasionally staring silently at our partners, friends or family, as we continue to endure these
