Back when we were dating, my (now ex) wife and I broke up twice, but when she dumped me in 2021, we stayed broken up. So it got me wondering how often do couples get back together? 37% of couples break up and later reconcile. But 60% of younger couples tend to fall into that … Read more
As parents, there’s nothing worse than our kids acting out and not being sure of what we should do. So identifying child behavior problems and solutions is critical both for our kids and us. Here’s what I know as a father of 3 and someone who works with hundreds of kids: Throwing fits – Often … Read more
Anyone in a serious relationship dreams of having it last. But if our relationship is stuck or stagnant, we often search for ways to help your relationship grow. Here’s how I’ve grown my marriage: The ways to make a relationship grow healthily include: Making yourself happy and not looking to others for happiness Focusing on … Read more
Disney parks are all over the world, and with many expanding and adding rides and attractions, many have wondered which Disney park is biggest. Here’s what I learned: Walt Disney World is technically the largest of any Disney Park at 25,000 total acres. But, that’s not all rides & attractions as over a 3rd is … Read more
Money fights are one of the biggest reasons for marital disputes and left unchecked, often leads to divorce. But many couples have wondered is it wrong to hide money from your spouse. It is wrong to hide money from your spouse. Since all assets and debts obtained during the marriage belong to both spouses, the … Read more
All parents want their kids to be successful at school and to do well in life, and learning to read is a huge part of that. With 1 daughter who loves to read, but another who hates reading, I wondered how to get your child interested in reading. Start reading to your child as young … Read more
I love a good deal on home goods and don’t always want to wait for Black Friday. I had heard of Woot, but not having checked it out, wondered how does Woot work. Here’s what I figured out after digging in: Woot has been owned by Amazon since 2010 & offers home & electronics products … Read more
Over time in my marriage, the passion my wife and I once felt for each other diminished. Since we both recognized it, we decided to research how to restore your marriage and fall in love again. To restore your marriage, take 100% ownership of your mistakes, know that being happy is more important than being … Read more
My wife and I used to struggle with our communication; to really be and feel heard. We had heard of empathic or empathetic listening, and wondered can empathic listening skills help you enhance your relationship? Empathy listening skills help relationships by allowing each partner to really feel and understand what the other is feeling and … Read more
Thanks to the rapid advance of science and technology, America is always struggling to find enough engineers to meet its needs. If your child is naturally gifted with their hands, you may have wondered how to raise an engineer. Start encouraging and stimulating a child’s brain young; even as a small baby. They need visual … Read more
As I head into my early 50’s, my wife is still approaching 40. So I’ve wondered how often do couples in their 40’s make love? On average, couples in their 40’s have sex 1.33 times per week. That’s 20% less than couples in their 30s, but still over the once-a-week mark recommended by many experts … Read more
While smartphones and wifi have given us unfettered access to anyone anywhere in the world whenever we like it, this comes with several issues. It has created an always-on culture that managers have gleefully taken advantage of. While this might benefit them, it can wreak havoc on your mental wellbeing. As people are not built … Read more
If you’ve been watching what you eat or have recently started a new exercise regimen, then there’s a good chance that you’ve been taking a few measurements along the way. Perhaps you weigh yourself every morning (especially after your morning visit to the bathroom). Or, if you don’t like having the numbers on the scale … Read more
Running water is a homeowner’s best friend. But when you find a big pool of water somewhere, it can fast become an enemy instead. If you catch a leak early, you can save yourself a world of pain, inconvenience and cost. The problem is learning how to find one, as there are so many places … Read more