by Teri Claassen | Jul 11, 2018 | Goals
Ever been in a rut and needing to make a change? I know I have. It seems like I go in cycles every few months, and it always begins with a grand pep talk where I try to motivate myself. Sometimes it lights a fire under me, and sometimes the spark never catches on and...
by Teri Claassen | Jul 4, 2018 | Family Issues
Anyone who knows me well, knows these 2 things about me…I love my family and I love Disney. Since I was a little girl my dreams of my future often intertwined them both. So it’s no surprise that I’ve anxiously awaited the release of Disney...
by Teri Claassen | Jun 27, 2018 | Marriage
As my wedding anniversary is right around the corner, I thought it’d be good to write about marriage this week. Specifically lessons I’ve learned from my own… Seventeen years as a married couple is a great reason to celebrate! I know it sounds a...
by Teri Claassen | Jun 21, 2018 | Relationships
When is the last time you were caught flirting in your relationship? Flirting can be a fun and playful way to connect with each other in your relationship. It’s a simple way to show affection and care. Flirting is defined as “behaving as though attracted...
by Teri Claassen | Jun 13, 2018 | Relationships
What do the letters “A” and “H” teach us about a healthy relationship? Imagine two people standing across from each other face-to-face with their arms out and hands touching as they lean all their weight on each other. This is a perfect picture...
by Teri Claassen | Jun 6, 2018 | Codependency
Do you get stuck in the codependent trap where you try to make others happy? This is such a common thing that even childhood friends in the Hundred Acre Woods fall into it. I love the cast of Winnie the Pooh. Each character has different issues that we can all relate...
by Teri Claassen | May 30, 2018 | Perfectionism
Ever been to the beach and looked for the “perfect shell” for your collection? Each time we go to the beach we hunt for the most unique shell we can find. But I’ve noticed that my kids and I are starting to “discriminate” against the...
by Teri Claassen | May 23, 2018 | Coping
The Serenity Prayer is commonly linked to 12 step programs and is used by many as a coping tool. It says: “God, Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Amen.” When we truly...
by Teri Claassen | May 16, 2018 | Parenting
Dysfunctional patterns happen in families. No family is perfect. Oftentimes parents will follow down the same path they saw in their family of origin without even realizing it. Some family traditions and patterns are great to pass down to the next generation, but some...
by Teri Claassen | May 10, 2018 | Conflict
Every relationship has conflict. Many people think it’s a bad thing or a sign or things going down hill. The truth is that it’s normal and can actually be a way to know each other better if it’s down in a healthy way. Have you ever thought of...
