July 26th, 2013
In-Law Relationships
Four Tips for How Not to Sweat the Small Stuff By Deanna Brann, Ph.D. NABBW’s In-Law Survival Associate How many times has someone in your life—an in-law, spouse, co-worker, friend, or whoever—done something or said something that just makes your blood boil and you can’t seem to let it go? You keep replaying it […]
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July 25th, 2013
Faith
Four Rooms You Should Visit Daily By Chloe JonPaul M.Ed. Well now, let\’s talk about those four rooms that I mentioned in my introductory post. A wise Indian guru once said that man is a house with four rooms: the physical, the mental, the spiritual, and the emotional. The problem is that he tends to […]
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July 23rd, 2013
Books
Self and Soul: On Creating a Meaningful Life Kindle edition Barnes & Noble Nook edition Author: Lorraine Ash, M.A., foreword by Joseph Dispenza http://www.LorraineAsh.com Reviewed for the NABBW by: Anne Holmes This is a brief but powerful memoir, whose goal is to speak directly to anyone who has experienced any sort of personal tragedy, life […]
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July 22nd, 2013
Empty Nest
Give Yourself Permission to Play This Summer By Natalie Caine M.A. NABBW’s Empty Nest Expert Whether solo or with a friend, summer invites you to get out and see what you haven\’t had the chance to explore. Our groups, which sometimes meet on the telephone, all agreed, that two days of getting out […]
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July 21st, 2013
Reviews
Reluctantly Related: Secrets To Getting Along With Your Mother-in-Law or Daughter-in-Law Kindle edition Barnes & Noble Nook edition Author: Deanna Brann, Ph.D. http://www.drdeannabrann.com/ Reviewed for the NABBW by: Anne Holmes Dr. Brann, a licensed clinical psychotherapist, begins this book by telling of her own experience with her daughter-in-law, sharing an example of a family thanksgiving […]
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July 18th, 2013
Expert Columns
Why Men Commit Suicide: The Three Warning Signs Most People Miss By Jed Diamond, Ph.D., LCSW NABBW’s Male Menopause Expert Recently I received a review copy of the book, Lonely at the Top: The High Cost of Men’s Success by Thomas Joiner, Ph.D. I was happy to offer a review. Dr. Joiner is one of […]
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July 10th, 2013
Expert Columns
The Art of Garage-Sale “Barbgaining” By Barb Tobias NABBW’s Thrifting Expert People repeatedly ask where I shop to find such fabulous finds. The answer is … everywhere. Smart shopping is not whether you can find extraordinary things at local garage sales; rather it is a question of how and when you buy. So, let\’s […]
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July 9th, 2013
Expert Columns
Blood Pressure Lowering Medicine Chest: Your Local Farmer’s Market! By Janet Brill, Ph.D., R.D., LDN NABBW’s Healthy Heart Lifestyle Expert Spring is in the air, the flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping, and the grass is getting green, green, green… all signs that summer is right around the corner. The warm weather is also […]
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July 8th, 2013
Faith
What\’s in Your Spiritual Pantry? By Chloe JonPaul Most of us check into our kitchen pantry on a regular basis to see what items we need so we can make a shopping list for the grocery store. Keeping a supply of staples is a given for most of us since we don’t want to run […]
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July 7th, 2013
Aging
Tour Business\’ Dual Goals: Build Memories and Fight Alzheimer\’s Disease By Donna West for the NABBW The idea that I might lose my identity and all of my memories is terrifying. I lost my father to Alzheimer’s Disease. My Father and Mother were my favorite travel companions. I have priceless memories of sitting in our […]
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