I am a contributor of emotional health, relationship and pop culture content to Woman’s Day and Country Living. My aricles also appear in other Hearst publications, such as Good Housekeeping and Cosmo.

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Woman’s Day Articles

11 Ways Emotionally Intelligent People Overcome Disappointment

Unhappy news and disappointments deluge our daily lives. Here’s how to keep things in perspective and move on.

13 Things You Need to Know Before Searching for Your Ex On Social Media

Weigh the pros, cons, and consequences of cyber snooping and connecting before you reach out to a former flame.

11 Ways to Quit Being So Nice and Learn How to Set Boundaries

Likability is overrated—it’s time to get used to saying ‘no’ without guilt.

10 Reasons Watching Movies and TV Is Good for You

Experts say there are some serious perks to indulging in some screen time.

11 Reasons Why You Should Never Give Up on Love

Even if life experience has made you lose hope, experts—and real women!—say there are plenty of reasons to hang in there.

10 Things You Should Never Say to a Devoted Romance Reader

Um, no, Fabio isn’t on every book cover.

10 Things You Should Never Say to Caregivers of Elderly Parents

‘I’m sure they appreciate it.’

9 Things Not to Say to Someone Who’s Grieving

Learn what you shouldnt mention to someone going through a loss.

10 Things You Should Never to Say to a Broken-Hearted Teenager

Trying to distract them or downplay their sadness will only backfire.

 

Country Living Articles

29 Things All Grandmothers Want Their Grandchildren To Know

Because Grandma knows best!

27 Things That Sixties Kids Did That Would Horrify Us Today

It’s a miracle any of us survived childhood in the sixties!