How is writing a book like birthing a baby? Which one takes longer? Read how Communicating Nutrition came into being.

Applauding and reflecting on achievements helps us learn, grow, and set new goals. What have I learned from 3 years of blogging?

We are all experiencing a huge, major change in plans. What can we do? We can improvise and as a result we can build resilience.

Winston Churchill described "eating your words" to be a wholesome diet. Here's my story of when I had to "eat my words." Never say never.

Crisis communication saves lives. Communicate promptly, accurately, clearly, and calmly. Be an essential resource.

Decluttering and deep cleaning achieve more than improve the appearance of your home. They give you back a sense of control in your life.

Working from home has become the new normal. What are the challenges it presents? What strategies make it work?

When you belong to a group that needs to make a decision or solve a problem, how do you go about that process? Is there one person who...

Between December 21st and January 3rd, we hosted up to 31 members of our extended family, including 6 young children between the ages of...

As we enter this century’s decade of the “Roaring 20’s,” wouldn’t it be wonderful to have 2020 vision, looking into the year ahead with...

Often, our image of how an event will play out is overly idealistic. Holiday events are a good example of reality not measuring up to expectations. We imagine a picture-perfect Norman Rockwell scene and get something closer to Home Alone chaos instead. Our expectations exceed what our resources of time, energy, patience, and finances can bear. In an attempt to recreate old memories or the feelings of holidays long ago, we may not realize that our memories have deleted the mi

What holiday traditions do you hold near and dear? Are there certain decorations, events, rituals, songs, and foods that you associate with the holidays? Do you feel like something is “missing” when you don’t practice a particular tradition? My favorite holiday traditions Some of my favorite holiday traditions include putting up a Christmas tree and decorating the house with candles, greenery, nativity sets, a Christmas village, and homemade wall hangings. We still hang our

When you are facing a big project or task, are you more inclined to get started right away, or put it off? If you are in the 20% of the...

After work, today, our oldest son, Joey, along with seven other adventurers (at last count), are driving more than 20 hours from Indiana...

I am writing this while sitting on our deck enjoying the sights and sounds of the waves breaking on the beach and feeling the warm sun...

Well-constructed communication is like having a foundation that is unshakable. This photo shows our February house on Cape San Blas,...

Are you looking for an effective approach to writing New Year’s resolutions? A year ago, I read about author Gretchen Rubin’s plan to...

Are your family holiday gatherings suitable for a Norman Rockwell painting or a Hallmark movie? Maybe… sometimes. For many reasons,...

“Making a list and checking it twice...” That familiar song lyric can apply not only to Santa at this time of year but to all of us. Do the holidays stress you out? If so, you are not alone. Surveys show that about two-thirds of Americans report their stress level as very or somewhat elevated during the holidays.(1) Another study found 31% of us describe our holidays as “frantic.”(2) That makes me sad – how about you? Planning and preparation can be keys to a stress-free h

As we enter the final weeks of another year, what word best describes your state of mind: Panic? Dread? Anticipation? Excitement?...