A new Pew Research Center study released just yesterday confirms what many of us feel in our bones. The United States is first country - out of 25 surveyed across the globe - where the majority of adults view their fellow citizens as morally bad.

Two things most people avoid talking about are dying and conflict, yet avoiding one makes the other even harder. When families sidestep these tough topics, it often leads to confusion, fractured relationships, and guilt that lingers for years. This end of life decision making guide empowers you to have compassionate, informed conversations that protect dignity, honor wishes, and reduce family conflict.

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Every year I write a holiday conflict blog. I do it because I know that many people – myself included - are silently struggling with the approaching holidays - the family dynamics, the old wounds, the exhausting expectations. And every year, I hear from readers who tell me something in these posts helped them show up differently, helped them breathe a little easier, helped them remember they had choices. This year's approach is about the most powerful tool I know.

I hold the belief that our life is our story and our story is our legacy. Mother's Day always brings me back to the story I've been...

The "most magical place on earth" is also a place ripe for conflict and - the perfect opportunity to learn conflict management skills.

For many of us, the holiday season brings a complex mix of emotions that can be challenging to navigate. Here's what to remember.