Patti Carmalt-Vener
Stories by Patti Carmalt-Vener
Stick to your guns
You can be warm to loved ones and still firm about what you want
Mirror, Mirror ...
Be wary of attempts at being more beautiful evolving into an unhealthy obsession over elusive ideals
Just listen to yourself
‘Hear’ what your body’s telling you, then find the best people possible to fulfill those demands
They are what you eat
Providing kids with healthy food helps them practice good self-care, which enhances their sense of self-worth
Persistence pays
Focus, accountability and commitment are critical to fulfilling new year’s resolutions
Fresh start
New Year is the right time to resolve to change for the better
Christmas on the run
A trip to Grandma’s tests a family’s unity during challenging times
A gift just for you
Pamper yourself to beat stress over hectic holiday tasks
The perfect hostess
Be sure your holiday feast doesn’t feature too many cooks in the kitchen
Loving you
Recognize the damage you’ve done to yourself and commit to changing for the better
Thanks for sharing
Get kids into the holiday spirit by establishing gratitude as a family priority
Hmmm ... What else isn't true?
It’s important to quickly dispel fibs told in the early stages of Internet dating
Working at love
A co-worker’s intimate game of footsies with a customer leads to some harsh realizations
Nowhere to turn
Unplanned teen pregnancy is one of the times that tests your ability to have unconditional self-love
Swinging back into life
Single parents who are dating again need to pay attention to potential red flags
