by Dr. Ken Druck, author “Raising an Aging Parent.” The “holidays” present us with special opportunities to reconnect with loved ones, reaffirm our faith, give
When the “Very Best of Hands” Turns Out to Be the Press
When I was a small, impressionable boy, my mother, a New York theater lover, took me to see Li’l Abner, one of Broadway’s best-loved musicals.
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The power of an apology cannot be underestimated. Uttering the words “I’m sorry” can change the course of a marriage or business partnership, de-escalate a
Thinking Outside the “Getting Old” Box
When it comes to getting older, we can all learn from those “courageous agers” who live by this sage advice: “It’s time to think outside
Are You In Survival or Surrender Mode?
We tend to go through “coping cycles” in times of adversity. There’s a time for holding things together. And a time for falling apart. Holding
5 Steps to Making a Big Change
We all harbor a secret hope that the tough situations in our lives will magically get better. We yearn, hope, and pray for something to
7 Steps to a More Resilient (and more buoyant) You
Contrary to popular opinion, most of us don’t “bounce back” after getting knocked down. We might want to get back up from the death of
5 Ways to Take Risks and Invest in Yourself
By Dr. Ken. Druck You’ve heard of getting your head in the game. But what about having skin in the game? The great investor Warren
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Real Rule #12: Authentically Navigating a Crisis Not long ago, I got a phone call from a close friend at 3 a.m. She had just
Six Ways to Deepen Your Bond with Dad This Father’s Day
By Dr. Ken Druck & Stephanie Druck Originally published on MariaShriver.com Every year on the third Sunday in June, we honor our Dad’s with quality