Rachel Rubel, a Licensed Clinical Psychiatric Social Worker in Highland Park, Florida, said using the Daily Temperature Reading regularly created the foundation for her happy marriage.
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April 15th, Tax Returns, and a Beautiful Boy
April 15, 2011
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As Americans focus on filing their taxes on April 15th, a mother reflects on a family journey and a gift so much greater than a tax refund.
Sidney Lumet: Last of the Great Movie Moralists
April 10, 2011
Sidney Lumet, a celebrated filmmaker who guided many of the world’s most famous actors to roles that connected with the conscious of multiple generations, died Saturday in New York.
National Park Week: Healthy Parks, Healthy People
April 8, 2011
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The head of the National Park Service is scheduled to speak Saturday about public land stewardship in Merced, California as the National Park Service prepares for this month’s “Healthy Parks, Healthy People” week that begins April 16 at the nation’s 394 national parks.
Study Shows Young Men Becoming More Vulnerable
April 7, 2011
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A new study suggests young men are becoming more emotionally involved in their relationships.
Should I Make-Up or Break-Up?
April 6, 2011
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Should you make-up or break-up? PAIRS CEO Seth Eisenberg shares some of the typical statements he hears from people on the brink of divorce along with answers from the trenches of marriage education.
Southern Grits and a Real Bad Car Wreck
April 1, 2011
On a quiet Sunday morning in South Carolina, the instant of a near fatal car crash offers powerful reminders about the fragility of life, kindness of strangers, and infinite value of a loving embrace.
A Message of Compassion Echoes Across the World
March 4, 2011
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Narayanan Krishnan gave up a lucrative career as a chef to feed the homeless. His message and example of human compassion echoes throughout the world.
Curtain Closing on Threat and Reward Model
February 27, 2011
As the Middle East continues to erupt in protest, people are demanding “person equals person” as the foundation of their relationship with governments and each other.
Much Ado About Nothing for William and Kate
January 26, 2011
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While tabloids may be counting Prince William’s hairs, it’s a safe bet the Prince and Kate Middleton’s thoughts couldn’t be further away as their April 29th wedding date approaches.
To Bless the Space Between Us
January 25, 2011
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The late John O’Donohue’s collection of poetry for each of life’s special moments delivers meaningful inspiration for heart, mind, and spirit.
The Unexpected Legacy of an American Tiger Mother
January 23, 2011
The unexpected legacy of an American Tiger Mom is not that Chinese parenting is better. Amy Chua’s memoir of her struggle to protect time-honored traditions while adapting to life in America captures challenges that are as old as America itself.
Martin Luther King: I Have a Dream Speech
January 17, 2011
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Martin Luther King continues to inspire generations to dream, serve, and join hands on behalf of a world in which all of God’s children are free at last. MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech remains a lasting testament to his vision for a world free and at peace.
New Zodiac Leads to Break-Up for Texas Couple
January 15, 2011
When the new Zodiac signs came out this week, Cookie Jeffries says she felt betrayed, but also now understands why it took her husband, who it turns out is a Leo and not a Virgo, ten years to install a television bracket in the kitchen.
Family Fun at Four Weekend Florida Art Festivals
January 14, 2011
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Four weekend arts and crafts festivals in Florida offer fun, entertainment and inspiration for the entire family.
Christie Brinkley’s Uptown Rules
January 14, 2011
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Christie Brinkley, who inspired the Billy Joel classic, “Uptown Girl,” 28 years ago, shares her rules for life. After four divorces, the former supermodel says happiness is a necessity.
Ted Williams Teaches America about Homelessness
January 13, 2011
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Two weeks ago, Ted Williams, the man with the golden voice, was homeless and begging for change at the entrance to an Ohio freeway. Today, he has a job, home, and is teaching America about the very real challenges of homelessness.
Making Contact: A Tribute to Those Lost to Violence
January 10, 2011
As America prays for the recovery of Congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford, other victims of the Arizona shooting, and the families of those who died, every person has a role to play creating a society where children such as 9-year-old Christina Taylor Green do not have their lives stolen by deadly violence. Thirty-five years ago, Virginia Satir offered guidance that should be central to the global search for answers.
Twenty Eight Days of Fatherhood
December 23, 2009
A son born into the digital, wired, 21st century world that witnesses daily technological breakthroughs reminds his father that nothing is more powerful than the grip of a baby’s tender grasp, quiet breathe, or gentle smile.


April 18, 2011
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