Patti Carmalt-Vener
Stories by Patti Carmalt-Vener
Be true to you
How to take care of a relationship without seriously shortchanging yourself or those you care about
Thumbs down
Texting teens need to know the limits of their digital social scene
Second chances
Lies about a previous romance destroy a child’s trust in her mother
Check your sources
Rule out physical issues before assuming problems are emotionally based
No laughing matter
Insensitive husband needs to stop minimizing wife’s concerns about the environment and other issues
Swinging seniors
Sex: It’s not just for the young and middle-aged
Taking turns
Helping children through the ebb and flow of divorce
Just for you
Finding a man is secondary to balancing attention to your inner and outer beauty
Secret sharers
Let in only those who can help you move past the fear of a terminal illness
Focus on what's important
The education and well-being of children should be the top priority in all family relationships
Follow the leader
Teens and pre-teens need to be shown their concerns and opinions matter
Over the line
Former Daddy's girl must now remind father she is an adult
'Tis the season to be SAD
Seasonal Affective Disorder is as natural as rain, snow and sunshine
Two-way streets
Creative confrontation can help couples better handle one another’s personalities
