Virtual Wedding Etiquette (0:15:29)

The pandemic has changed a lot of our plans, but for those couples who are ready to get married nothing can stop them! Making unusual adjustments is just part of living during such unusual times. Virtual weddings have become more common as couples try to enjoy their special day as safely as possible. But what does a virtual wedding even look like? Here to guide us through it is etiquette expert Elaine Swann. 

 

Stop Yelling Start Connecting (0:33:34)

Maybe it’s only once a day, more likely it’s a least 5 times a day, but no matter what-your kids are going to fight. And whenever they fight, you as the parent, are forced to intervene—which usually involves yelling and tears. And by the end of it all, no one is happy and everyone is upset. And as unhappy as this scenario sounds, the good news is, is that it doesn’t have to be this way! We can avoid the red faces and yelling and instead use those moments of tension to coach and connect with our kids. Here to talk to with about this process is Dr. Laura Markham, clinical psychologist and author of “Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids”. 

 

How to Stop Jealousy (0:52:49)

Jealousy never ends well. Perhaps you already know this after reading Shakespeare’s play “Othello” whose jealousy leads him to murder his wife. Or maybe it’s a lesson you yourself have had to learn the hard way. Regardless of how you’ve come to know the little green monster, there is no question that jealousy has played a role in all of our lives. So, what do we do when we feel it, and is there a way to stop it before it takes root in our hearts? Here to share some advice with us is professor of psychology Susan Whitbourne. 

 

Holding on to Love (1:08:43)

For the past few decades in America the divorce rate has held steady at around 50%. Of those who remain married, a significant percentage feel unhappy, dissatisfied, or unfulfilled, and more people are delaying or forgoing marriage. Despite these statistics, is there a way for Americans to find love and to remain happy in a committed relationship? The answer is yes! Here to help us understand how we can hold on to love and preserve our marriages is Dr. Thomas Jordan, a therapist who has specialized in relationships for over 30 years. 

 

30-Day Opinion Diet (1:27:57)

More than 3 in 4 adults (77%) say the future of our nation is a significant source of stress, up significantly from 2019 when 66% of adults said the same. And more than 7 in 10 Americans (71%) say this is the lowest point in our nation’s history that they can remember. In 2019, only 56% of Americans shared this sentiment. In short, Americans are feeling more stressed this year than ever before. Researchers have found that in many cases people’s opinions, not their circumstances, are what cause the most mental strain in our lives. Matthew Ferry is here to teach us four tips to help us reduce our stress and feel more at peace. His goal is to help restore your peace of mind, free up some mental space and get back to focusing on the areas of life that you can influence.