When young adults look at their finances and their family history, many decide it's no longer a good idea to bring a baby into the world. Financially speaking, new apartments in our town rent for more than our mortgage payment. The price of eggs puts breakfast wraps out of reach of a lot of ...
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Troubled Times—What Are We Going to Do?
Tea steeped in the pot between us, while outside a mixture of finches visited the feeder above the snow. Nearby, the fire whistled and popped. Peaceful. A simple "How are you?" interrupted the scene with my friend's admission of distress. "These are such troubled times. I don't know what we're going ...
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Peaceful Conversations in Complicated Times
I tapped the red square to close the call and exhaled. The conversation was short, but I was tired. Did I even get to ask my questions that prompted the meeting? Why did I have the distinct impression I was misunderstood? I came away feeling foolish, without the information I needed. I would not ...
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How to Have Conversations with Others
It was a lovely weekend morning when we made our way down the brick walk bordering a city street. People filled cafe chairs behind us, and Jeff held my hand as we walked behind a carefree young woman in front of us. Without warning, a disorderly brick disrupted her steps. It sent her dancing like a ...
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How to Have a Conversation with Your Kids Going Back to School
A lot of kids cancel their parents. Going back to school presents a fresh experience for moms and dads to express how much they care, connect with their child, and share life together. But having a conversation with your kids may not be easy anymore. We need new lessons to guide us in how to have a ...
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