Can a Second Marriage Still be Plan A?

A second marriage can be a fresh opportunity for success, growth, and stronger relationships, especially when couples embrace learning, manage expectations, and navigate blended family challenges with intention and support.
Step Family Couples – It Can Work Out!

Stepfamily couples can overcome common struggles by nurturing their relationship, setting clear boundaries, and seeking support to navigate the unique challenges of blended family dynamics.
“It’s not cheating, it’s Stampeding”

This article highlights the “Stampede effect,” where Calgary’s Stampede culture—fueled by alcohol, vulnerability, and temptation—leads to a spike in infidelity and relationship breakdowns, while encouraging individuals to set boundaries and focus on creating positive memories with loved ones.
#MensMHday – Men’s Mental Health Day

Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day on June 13th highlights the stigma surrounding men’s mental health, encouraging open conversations, ending societal pressures to “man up,” and promoting support through counseling, awareness campaigns, and initiatives like Movember and HeadsUpGuys.
Beauty & The Beast, the New Disney, and Their Implications

This blog post explores the evolution of Disney movies, highlighting the changes in body image, gender roles, and romance, with a focus on the new live-action Beauty and the Beast, which features progressive updates such as a gay character and a more diverse portrayal of love and relationships.
#BeBoldForChange – the Gender Gap & Mental Health

This blog post discusses the gender gap in the workforce, its causes, and its impact on mental health, urging individuals to take action and support gender equality by participating in the #BeBoldForChange campaign.
Cultural Events & Drinking – Should You Partake?

This blog explores the role of alcohol in cultural events like Mardi Gras and the Calgary Stampede, highlighting its social significance while encouraging responsible consumption to avoid negative consequences.
3 Reasons You Probably Shouldn’t Take the Red Carpet Too Seriously

This article highlights the negative impacts of red carpet events—such as promoting unrealistic beauty standards, perpetuating sexism, and encouraging cyber-bullying—while encouraging viewers to engage critically and not take them too seriously.
4 Reasons Music is Good for Your Well-being!

This article highlights how music positively impacts well-being by reducing pain, enhancing fitness and nutrition goals, improving sleep, and combating stress and anxiety.
Valentine’s Day – An Anxiety-Ridden Hallmark Holiday, or Relationship Booster?

This article explores how Valentine’s Day can act as both a relationship booster by reigniting love and gratitude or as a source of anxiety for couples facing unresolved issues, emphasizing that true relationship strength is built year-round.