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Extended family, love ’em or leave ’em?

by : Dr. Lagrotte

FamilyStress

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I’m always writing about things that I experience as well as things I find that will be helpful to you.  There are a few phrases that I repeat over and over again and this is one of them, “When you become a couple everyone else is considered extended family.” What does this mean to you…
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Sparking Joy in Your Relationship

by : Dr. Lagrotte

CouplesLifestyleStress

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Are you on the tidying up kick?  I’ve always been on the tidying up kick so I’m a bit amused by all this hoopla about this new show that tells how to tidy up.  I do love the phrase, “Keep what brings you joy!” Pretty cool to think that you can find joy in things…
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On your mark, get set… GO!

by : Dr. Lagrotte

FriendshipStress

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On your mark, get set and go! Where are you going? Yes, it’s the race that we all do or don’t partake in to the end of the year. For me, my end begins at Halloween. November and December just seem to fly by very quickly. What are you going to do to stay sane…
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Five Things I Use In My Own Relationship to Stay Happy

by : Dr. Lagrotte

CouplesStress

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Your Relationship in 2018 I hope everyone is off to a good start of 2018.  I’m so happy to be doing what I love and taking care of myself. I tell all my clients that there is nothing that I tell them that I don’t do in my own relationship so I thought I’d share…
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Staying connected and sane during the holidays

by : Dr. Lagrotte

CouplesFamilyStress

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What do you say about the holidays? “Wahoo, they’re here” or “oh no, they’re here already?” Either way they are busy times for families whether you are traveling, hosting family or even gathering with friends. How will you stay connected and sane?

When is a good time to tell your partner “I told you so?”

by : Dr. Lagrotte

CouplesGottman MethodStress

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Okay, true story that happened today and I had to reflect on it and then share it with all of you.  So, my husband reached out to me for emotional support about something that happened at work and he was feeling bad about it.  I had to think about what I was going to say…
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Patience

by : Dr. Lagrotte

FamilyParentingStressUncategorized

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The beginning of school is always a time of rushing, getting things ready and adjusting to a new routine. For me, as I’m sure for a lot of you, it’s also a time for holding on to your patience as well as your sanity! I have 2 girls in school now, yes I made it….
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Staying Calm

by : Dr. Lagrotte

LifestyleStress

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I have always imagined myself as a calm person and I strive to live that way. I have had two incidents lately that have questioned how I can stay calm when other people are so upset? I am struggling with this because I do believe that staying calm, listening to my inner voice and going…
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