Relationship Skills applied to a Real Marriage Fight
Whenever I have fights with my husband, I like to remember exactly how I felt and…
by Sage Allen, MS February 15, 2021
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by Sage Allen, MS February 15, 2021
Summary of “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff and it’s all Small Stuff”
“Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff and It’s All Small Stuff” is a phenomenal book that gives…
by Sage Allen, MS February 6, 2021
Unexpected emotion after visiting an old friend
Today I went to visit an old friend. We had lived in the same neighborhood about…
by Sage Allen, MS January 29, 2021
Lesson #2: You have Two Options in your Life-Acceptance or Resistance
This is the second Lesson in the Stay Sane in Your Relationships Class 2021. If you…
by Sage Allen, MS January 25, 2021
Summary of “How to Win Friends and Influence People”
Dale Carnegie’s “How to win friends and influence people” is one of the greatest books of…
by Sage Allen, MS January 23, 2021
Reflections on quitting a PhD program.
This year marks about five years since I quit a PhD program in Marriage, Family, and…
by Sage Allen, MS January 8, 2021
Lesson #1: Focus on what you can control
The first principle in the “Stay Sane in Your Relationships” Class 2021 is to Focus on…
by Sage Allen, MS January 5, 2021
The “Stay Sane in Your Relationships” Free Class starts Jan 6 on Instagram
I used to teach healthy relationship classes through my local university extension office. One of my…
by Sage Allen, MS December 21, 2020
How do I have a better relationship with my in-laws?
It’s holiday time and that usually means time with in-laws and relatives. Unless we are in…
by Sage Allen, MS December 1, 2020
Anxiety: The Horror Movie playing on repeat in my Head
I was listening to a coaching call in Jody Moore’s Be Bold Program recently while I…
by Sage Allen, MS November 19, 2020
Post Autism Diagnosis Depression
Postpartum Depression is getting more traction on the internet lately. I’m glad that people are opening…
by Sage Allen, MS November 16, 2020
How can I be happy when I’m not married?
Some single people may wonder: “How can I be happy if I’m not married?” The answer…
by Sage Allen, MS November 16, 2020
2 weeks of Diet Changes with my Autistic Son
Starting the Diet So it’s Oct 16. We are one day into our new diet. I…
by Sage Allen, MS November 4, 2020
Starting Diet Changes with an Autistic Child
Well, we have been doing ABA therapy through the Utah Behavior Services (UTBS) School in St…
by Sage Allen, MS October 10, 2020
Asking for help when it’s hard
This week was a pretty bad week for me. I just felt like giving up. I…
by Sage Allen, MS September 29, 2020
Acceptance and Allowing Emotions with a Special Needs Child
My son Luke was diagnosed as autistic in 2018. Right now it’s 2020, and I’m still…
by Sage Allen, MS September 23, 2020
Life with an Autistic Non-verbal Child
Life with an autistic, mostly non-verbal child is extremely rough. If you or anyone you know…
by Sage Allen, MS September 17, 2020
How to get rid of Mom Guilt
When I decided to become a mom, I definitely wasn’t expecting the huge amount of guilt…
by Sage Allen, MS September 11, 2020
How can I improve my marriage on my own?
You want to improve your marriage, but you are the only one that has time (or…
by Sage Allen, MS September 10, 2020
Be VERY Honest when Dating
Today’s tip about dating is to be SUPER HONEST and open. This runs against the common…
by Sage Allen, MS September 2, 2020
How to get your kids to stop fighting
Kids fighting is normal. But sometimes it sure gets annoying. Let's talk about how to reduce…
by Sage Allen, MS August 29, 2020
Summary of “How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk”
Many single people ask themselves: How do I avoid falling in love with a jerk? or…
by Sage Allen, MS August 22, 2020
Is your child climbing out of their crib?
Is your child starting to climb out of their crib or getting their legs stuck in…
by Sage Allen, MS August 21, 2020
Summary of “The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook”
This is a book that will change your life. Seriously. This book was recommended to me…
by Sage Allen, MS August 20, 2020
How to listen so that people want to compromise with you
The following is a mental conversation that I have with myself to illustrate the skill of…
by Sage Allen, MS August 19, 2020