http://www.sheknows.com/ Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990939/how-to-keep-the-friendship-alive-in-your-romance Friendship is the base of any good relationship, but how do you keep that friendship alive? It’s not as easy as you might think! http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990939/how-to-keep-the-friendship-alive-in-your-romance Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Whitney Coy Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/811970/a-thanksgiving-get-together-for-girlfriends As much as you'd like to travel across country to be with your family for Thanksgiving, you and some of your friends must stay put due to work schedules or budget constraints. That doesn't mean you have to go turkey-less on the deliciously celebrated holiday. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/811970/a-thanksgiving-get-together-for-girlfriends Food & Recipes Kitchen & Cooking Tips Holiday & Seasonal Recipes Celebrations Michele Borboa, MS Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:26:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-cares/articles/804538/how-to-support-someone-fighting-breast-cancer A diagnosis of breast cancer is devastating not only for the individual, but also for family and friends. It can be challenging to know what to say -- a feeling of powerlessness may prevail. Supporting someone who is fighting breast cancer requires the tenacity of a warrior and the gentleness of a friend. http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-cares/articles/804538/how-to-support-someone-fighting-breast-cancer SheKnows Cares Breast Cancer Awareness Breast Cancer Awareness & Support Victoria Voit Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/974671/favorite-note-cards-to-express-gratitude When was the last time you sat down with a pen and paper, wrote a note to a friend and dropped it in the mail? There's something about receiving a note from a friend that makes the day a bit brighter — and there's a perfect note card for everyone. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/974671/favorite-note-cards-to-express-gratitude Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Parenting Advice & Columns Nichole Beaudry Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/973949/how-to-ditch-a-toxic-friend It’s easy to assume everyone you meet will have your best interests at heart, but some people are only out for themselves. Getting ensnared in a friendship with someone who doesn’t really care about you can be tough, but staying in the relationship can be even tougher. Sometimes you just need to cut ties and move on, and we have some tips for doing just that. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/973949/how-to-ditch-a-toxic-friend Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Friendship Jessica Padykula Mon, 17 Sep 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/970941/reaching-goals-with-help-from-friends Sometimes the difference between forever carrying around your dreams and actually making them come true is as simple as putting your goals into words and enlisting a little help from some great friends. Opening up and making yourself vulnerable can result in a big payoff. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/970941/reaching-goals-with-help-from-friends Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Parenting Advice & Columns Nichole Beaudry Wed, 05 Sep 2012 01:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/805274/balance-between-being-a-mom-and-a-friend A mother has a multitude of roles from nurturer to disciplinarian. And somewhere in between is friend. However, it can sometimes be difficult to find a balance between motherhood and friendship. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/805274/balance-between-being-a-mom-and-a-friend Parenting Age by Age Tweens, Teens & College Kori Ellis Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:01:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/968147/social-calendar-in-a-rut When was the last time you so much as had a cup of coffee with your girlfriends? Do you find yourself making excuses, always revolving around the kids, when you say "no" to invitations from friends? Read on for why spending too much time with your children could not only be hurting your social life, but hurting you, and how you can start making room for adults in your child-centered world. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/968147/social-calendar-in-a-rut Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Lisa Steinke Fri, 11 May 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/958207/5-ways-to-make-your-friends-hate-you If you've been meaning to get new friends for some time now, let us help you out with that! Here are five moves to make if you want your current flock of females to flee. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/958207/5-ways-to-make-your-friends-hate-you Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Friendship Jamie Beckman Wed, 02 May 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/958130/dont-sabotage-your-teens-social-life We all want our teens to be able to make friends and build friendships. At times, it’s tempting to go overboard in trying to help them accomplish this. Are your efforts helping your teen win friendships, or are you really doing more harm than good? Here are the four worst things you can do when trying to help your teen make and keep friends. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/958130/dont-sabotage-your-teens-social-life Parenting Age by Age Tweens, Teens & College Sherri Kuhn Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/852809/5-reasons-your-bffs-are-so-important Your guy is great – you love him, you want to spend time with him and you can’t imagine your life without him. But no matter how much you care about your man, every girl needs a best friend. There’s nothing quite like the bond you have with your BFFs and we have the scoop on why having them around is so fabulous. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/852809/5-reasons-your-bffs-are-so-important Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Friendship Jessica Padykula Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/850523/the-best-friendship-resolutions-to-make-for-better-bonds It’s time to make some New Year’s resolutions where your friendships are concerned. To help you be a better friend this year, we put together three friendship strategies that will help boost your bond with your BFFs. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/850523/the-best-friendship-resolutions-to-make-for-better-bonds Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Friendship Jessica Padykula Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:31:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/850265/10-ways-to-strengthen-your-friendships Even the best of friendships can become strained when kids, family and work are involved. It’s difficult to go out to drinks with the girls when you feel an obligation to be at home, but there are ways around that. Taking time, even once a month, to get back in touch with your girlfriends is not only fun, but fulfilling. Here are 10 ways to strengthen your friendships. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/850265/10-ways-to-strengthen-your-friendships Holidays & Seasons New Year's New Year - Your Life Christina Caldwell Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/848439/the-bff-brigade-top-4-friends-every-girl-needs We all need friends; there’s no doubt about that, but not just anyone will do. Just like there are certain people you don’t want in your life – who are a drain on your energy or a bad influence – there are also the people you should have in your life. This is especially true when it comes to friends. With that in mind, we put together a list of the four types of friends every girl needs. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/848439/the-bff-brigade-top-4-friends-every-girl-needs Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Friendship Jessica Padykula Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:43:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/847753/our-favorite-movies-about-friends Every friendship deserves to be celebrated with a lot of laughter and a few poignant tears. When it’s time to plan a girls' night in, consider watching one of our favorite movies about friends. These movies will help you truly appreciate the bond that exists between you and your buddies. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/847753/our-favorite-movies-about-friends Entertainment Movies & Reviews Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/847087/monday-mom-challenge-dont-shoot-the-messenger We’ve all heard the phrase, “Don’t shoot the messenger,” right? And pretty much know how to apply it to criticism or bad news situations. But does it apply in other situations? Do you dismiss words -- even kind ones -- because of who says it? And what if the manner of communication really is the issue? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/847087/monday-mom-challenge-dont-shoot-the-messenger Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Parenting Advice & Columns Monday Mom Challenge Jen Klein Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/845619/4-ways-to-meet-new-friends Once you’re out of college, and then especially once you’re working full-time and/or part of a relationship, meeting new friends can be tough. You don’t have as much time as you used to, you aren’t surrounded by as many like-minded people and you have an ever-growing to-do list that keeps you from expanding your social circle. That being said, all is not lost. There are a few simple ways to meet new people and forge new friendships. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/845619/4-ways-to-meet-new-friends Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Friendship Jessica Padykula Sat, 24 Sep 2011 16:27:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/811215/making-new-friends-as-an-adult In grade school, making friends was a snap. You looked around the classroom, located a kid whose jumper you liked, bonded over a shared hatred of math, and voila -- you were BFFs, or at least BFs until the next grade. After college, however, making new friends becomes increasingly difficult. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/811215/making-new-friends-as-an-adult Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Friendship Margeaux Baulch Klein Tue, 23 Aug 2011 07:45:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/838581/helping-the-introverted-child-make-friends Being introverted can make it hard to develop friendships -- especially for children. But parents can help. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/838581/helping-the-introverted-child-make-friends Parenting Age by Age School Age Kids Sarah W. Caron Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:20:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819595/Are-You-a-BFF-Parent We all want our children to love us and think we are awesome. But trying to be friends with our children can lead to many discipline problems, as well as self-esteem issues in adulthood. Children need parents who they can trust to protect them and set safe boundaries. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819595/Are-You-a-BFF-Parent Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health Naomi de la Torre Fri, 17 Jun 2011 06:34:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819612/I-m-not-here-to-be-your-friend Growing up, I cannot tell you how many times I heard, "I'm not here to be your friend, I'm here to be your father!" Anytime I stepped over a boundary, made an inappropriate request, talked back or otherwise disobeyed, my dad was right there to smack me with a dose of parental reality. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819612/I-m-not-here-to-be-your-friend Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Parenting Advice & Columns Tiernan McKay