Moms and dads, please take this advice to heart: food does not equal love. Â A candy bar given to a young child after a fall, or a banana split each day after school to celebrate another day of learning may seem harmless enough, but when food becomes a symbol of comfort and/or love to a child, then serious problems may occur.
Do you remember the stereotypical Italian mom who constantly begs her child to eat...anything and everything? Â Pasta, sauce, bread, meatballs, sausage...she fills the child's plate again and again. Â Although this example seems extreme, sadly, many parents still adhere to
Food Does Not Equal Love
by Lori Sciame August 19th, 2023 | Health Observance, Relationships Read More
The Relief of Letting Go
by Lori Sciame January 13th, 2023 | Relationships
Over the past few months I've realized something - letting go of a dream unfulfilled can be a huge relief.  My elusive dream involved my sister-in-law. Even after knowing each other for almost ten years, we never became close. Why, I wondered, couldn't we be picture perfect confidants, those who share coffee, share stories, and ultimately, share lives? What made being friends so difficult?
And then it dawned on me. I realized that just because my brother loves her, doesn't mean that becoming "sisters" would work for us. Â In fact, we have completely different core values, plus we live far apart.
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And then it dawned on me. I realized that just because my brother loves her, doesn't mean that becoming "sisters" would work for us. Â In fact, we have completely different core values, plus we live far apart.
Office Romances = Tricky Situations
by Lori Sciame May 22nd, 2020 | Relationships
A person never knows where he or she will find romance. It may be at school, at the grocery store, at a restaurant or bar, at a ball game, or even at work. Although it's wonderful to feel the rush provided by a new romantic interest, being in a relationship on the job can lead to several tricky situations. My advice - even though you may be interested in a special someone at work , do not act on impulse. Before you put on your best heels and spritz those pheromones oils to attract that special
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People Pleasers Listen Up
by Lori Sciame June 3rd, 2015 | Relationships
As I sorted through piles of my deceased mother's papers yesterday, I came across a quote that she had written down as she lay dying: “I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.† What a true statement, especially when it comes to healthy relationships. In order for any relationship to be successful, one must be true to himself or herself, and never become just a "yes" man (or woman).
After an Internet search, I found that this intriguing quote can be credited to actor/comedian Bill Cosby. Many may remember Cosby as
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After an Internet search, I found that this intriguing quote can be credited to actor/comedian Bill Cosby. Many may remember Cosby as