We parent by example, not just by words. Children pay little attention to what we say but they watch us and our actions are more important than our words to them. Let us be MINDFUL and INTENTIONAL in our parenting…

A while ago, a couple came to me for marriage therapy. One of the first few things that the husband shared was that he had no intention of ever divorcing. As a matter of fact, he was sick of his wife ‘threatening’ to leave him…

Having children is really a blessing and an indescribable joy to parents. However, having kids, nurturing and raising them come with unique challenges to marriages that require creative solutions…

When we just got married, we had one of the biggest tests to our marriage a week after our wedding. Our lives together as husband and wife started with a lovely wedding in London, UK. My husband left me in London to return to the US 4 days after our wedding and by Saturday (1 week after the wedding), he was back at work. Upon returning to work the Saturday after our wedding, his employer terminated his employment. I joined him in the US a week after he lost his job with only a few hundred dollars to my name. I was also unable to work because I did not have the legal status to do so…

Marriage issues are common but in my community, it is taboo to talk about them. It is almost as though everyone is expected to be married and live happily ever after even though many people are not. The fact is 51% of marriages end in divorce and less than 20% of marriages are actually thriving…

Change comes once we realize that we are worthy of better. Then, we can ask from life what we have concluded in our hearts that we deserve or are worth. Many of us are stuck and miserable because we have settled, we play tapes in our heads that act as a constant reminder of our failures and inadequacies…

The biggest trials that I ever faced that produced the deepest pain have given me the biggest gains. I have had more thrusting forward movements, grown emotionally, spiritually and gained the most out of the most difficult and painful experiences. I strongly believe that our spiritual and emotional growth and victories are directly proportional to the intensity of the painful experiences…

On March 23, 2012 I received the best birthday gift ever, I found out that I was pregnant. At my first Ob/Gyn appointment my doctor informed me that I was doing well but expressed some concern about the size of my thyroid. She ordered a blood test which came back normal but she wasn't satisfied, so she ordered a thyroid ultrasound and referred me to a specialist. The ultrasound revealed that I had some weirdly shaped nodules.

In the last few weeks, I have been on a mission to getting myself back in shape and to a healthy weight. It has been a very difficult process for me as I have to get up early in the morning to work out while most people are still sleeping…

Having your goals and plans in your head is not enough. You must write them down. Research suggests that people who have their plans and goals laid out are more successful than those who do not…

Forgiveness is the most CHALLENGING thing for me in my relationships with friends, family members and my husband. I have ALWAYS had issues with this topic of forgiveness and have found that I am not alone in my struggles…

A picture says a thousand words. While looking at a picture of my husband with our 2 year old daughter Lily, I was struck by a deep sense of love and appreciation for the father he is to our children. That picture captures the father that my husband is to our two children. He is patient, attentive, loving and very active in their lives…

This past spring my husband and I planted some tomatoes, red bell peppers, jalapenos and habaneros, but between parenting, getting our kids to their activities, and work, we just did not have the time to weed and take care of the plants. By the time we went out to look at the plants, they were almost all dead and weren’t salvageable…

Even in the best of times, a relationship requires your constant attention. Breaking news: It hasn’t been “the best of times” lately!

Uncertainty almost always increases relationship stress. Another unnecessary update: Uncertainty is the new normal.

Sadness is probably the word most often associated with depression. While this makes sense, we must be diligent to not ignore other emotions that can play a major role.

How well do you really know your teen? Is their behavior age-appropriate?

This isn’t a test. Call it more of a reality check. After all, evaluating a teen's behavior is far from easy for parents. You are simply too close to the issue to maintain an objective viewpoint.

Type “anxiety symptoms” into your nearest search engine and you’ll be rewarded with a long list of links. You may have to do a little scrolling, though, to find “self-esteem.” This is unfortunate because self-esteem and anxiety are closely interwoven issues. Toss in some (inevitable) perfectionism, and you’ve got yourself a toxic brew…