Summary and Review of “Even This” by Emily Belle Freeman
This last week, I read the book “Even This” by Emily Belle Freeman. My mom had…
by Sage Allen, MS April 18, 2023
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by Sage Allen, MS April 18, 2023
Why is my burden more than I can handle?
Sometimes over the last few years I have wondered why I can’t seem to handle taking…
by Sage Allen, MS April 18, 2023
Why do I have to grieve over and over again?
Grief is a hard thing to feel. It doesn’t feel pleasant. You have lost something or…
by Sage Allen, MS April 2, 2023
Is Living Together a Good Test for Marriage?
A lot of people like to test out a relationship by living together. Makes sense, right?…
by Sage Allen, MS December 27, 2022
The Psychology of Christmas Cards
It’s that time of year and I have started receiving Christmas cards in the mail again.…
by Sage Allen, MS December 13, 2022
Compliments that Never Die
Has someone ever given you a compliment that you seem to remember forever? Those really sincere,…
by Sage Allen, MS July 26, 2022
The Need to Glamorize Stay at Home Moms
Being a stay at home mom in 2022 isn’t the most glamorous thing in most circles.…
by Sage Allen, MS April 19, 2022
Analyzing my Breakdowns to Promote Personal Growth
About a month ago, Luke was sick. Usually when he gets sick, it passes really quickly.…
by Sage Allen, MS March 28, 2022
A Typical Afternoon with a Nonverbal Autistic Child
Sometimes I am so frustrated with my life I don’t know how to handle it. So…I…
by Sage Allen, MS March 21, 2022
Book Summary of “Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work” by Dr. John Gottman
This is one of the most popular books on how to keep your marriage alive and…
by Sage Allen, MS March 7, 2022
Summary of “The Spirit of Revelation” by David A. Bednar
For religious people, the ability to receive revelation or inspiration from God is vital. Inspired thoughts…
by Sage Allen, MS February 16, 2022
The 2 Best Ways to Improve your Marriage
Out of all the literature I have read and all the skills I have tried, I…
by Sage Allen, MS November 18, 2021
Summary of Positive Parenting
I have read a lot of different books on positive parenting and connection based parenting. I…
by Sage Allen, MS November 10, 2021
How to get your autistic child to sleep through the night
All autistic kids are different. But here are a few things that have helped my nonverbal…
by Sage Allen, MS November 8, 2021
How do I stay motivated to keep dating?
When you experience multiple rejections and/or dating isn’t going how you would like it to, it…
by Sage Allen, MS November 7, 2021
How do I prevent falling out of love with my spouse?
Everyone wants to know how to stay in love with their spouse, right? How to avoid…
by Sage Allen, MS July 15, 2021
How to reframe negative thoughts about your spouse
Reframing negative thoughts about your spouse is extremely helpful especially when they don’t want to change…
by Sage Allen, MS June 29, 2021
How to learn to like yourself better (and other people too)
For some people, it can be really hard to like yourself. You may wonder why you…
by Sage Allen, MS June 18, 2021
Handling Stress as a Parent of a Special Needs Child
Being the parent of a special needs child can be really stressful. REALLY stressful. The unique…
by Sage Allen, MS May 17, 2021
Finding Answers to Complex Questions in Relationships
Relationships, especially close familial relationships or relationships with friends or work colleagues, can often bring up…
by Sage Allen, MS May 14, 2021
How do I set healthy boundaries in this relationship?
Boundaries in relationships are rules that you have about what people can or cannot do to…
by Sage Allen, MS May 14, 2021
How to be a Happier Parent
The thoughts you are thinking as a parent have a HUGE impact on how you feel…
by Sage Allen, MS March 10, 2021
How to become more comfortable being alone
Coronavirus has put a lot of extraverts in an uncomfortable place: cut off from their social…
by Sage Allen, MS February 23, 2021
The Shame-Blame Trap for Special Needs Parents
When something is hard, we naturally want to blame someone else or blame ourselves (which is…
by Sage Allen, MS February 18, 2021
Lesson #3: Focusing on what you can control- Your Thoughts
This week, we are going even deeper into the first principle of good relationships: Focus on…
by Sage Allen, MS February 18, 2021