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4 Tips For Being More Patient With Your Kids
Parenting comes with its share of difficulties. I think the most commonly ignored phrase these days is “mom needs a minute alone!” Kids require so much attention and energy. It can be rather difficult to keep up with all their needs. Frustration is inevitable....
5 Reasons You Should Consider Online Therapy
Are you considering online therapy? Nowadays, there is just so much going on in the world. From the start of COVID-19, we have seen spikes in unemployment rates, high medical bills. As well as increased loneliness and depression, anxiety, and more. As we are...
Teenage Friendships: Why they are so important and how to address common issues.
We all know how important Teenage friendships are for them. If you have a teenager at home you may notice how much time they spend talking to friends or going on social media. At times, it can seem like friends are all your teen cares about. Things that used to feel...
Why Consider Online Therapy for Teens
Online therapy for teens may be the way to go. Many teens thrive when they are in their own space. They are given the opportunity to truly feel comfortable. Possibly your teen has been more withdrawn lately. It can be concerning as a parent to see that your teen has...
How to Cope with a Difficult Family Member During the Holidays
Are you needing to cope with a difficult family during the holidays? The holidays are just around the corner and a time to celebrate and rejoice... a time to disconnect with the busy world around us and focus on spending some quality time with family. However,...
I’m in a sexless marriage! And ready for a change…
“Why is my marriage sexless?” you ask yourself. There can be many reasons for a sexless marriage. Maybe it's a few kids later. Or you’ve been through some tough times and you haven't come out from the other end. Possibly your partner isn’t interested in anything...
4 Tips to help your child express emotions without tantrumming
Are you wanting to help your child express emotions without tantruming? Dealing with your child’s tantrums can be one of the most frustrating situations as a parent. Seeing your child yell, scream and throw things—usually over something that seems so minor—can leave...
How To Help Your Teen Worry Less About The Future
There is so much pressure for teenagers these days. Pressure to fit in. Pressure to stand out. Struggles with feeling good enough in all bouts of life. Am I going to get into college? Pressure to do well in school. Uncertainties about their future can bring about a...
How To Cope With Your Partner’s Depression
Coping with your partner’s depression can be a very difficult endeavor. It’s so hard to be going through all the ups and downs alongside with him. And when he’s down and overwhelmed you can’t help but have that impact you. And your day. Very likely your partner’s...
How Clear Boundaries Help Avoid Toxic Relationships
Toxic relationships are incredibly harmful, hurtful and can even increase into abusive situations, which can be very dangerous. In a toxic relationship, the behaviors of one or more partners can make even the most logic and psychologically sound person feel “crazy”....
Why Behavior Strategies Are Not Enough for an Anxious Child on the Autism Spectrum
If you are a parent of a child on the autism spectrum, you know just how hard it can be to feel you are giving your child the best chance for success. If your child struggles emotionally, as many children with autism do, navigating these feelings can be especially...
5 Ways to help teens with ADHD succeed in school
You want to help your teen with ADHD succeed in school. Teens with ADHD struggle to keep up in school. They struggle with finding their internal confidence that they are good enough when it comes to school. The teenage years are hard enough. Between trying to find...
10 Tips and Signs of Depression
You may have a strong inclination that you have signs of depression but you are feeling so lost about how to make it better. You know you don’t want to feel irritable and unmotivated in your day to day life. Living a life of blah is starting to get to you. You know...
5 Reasons Why Your Marriage Is Sexless
Your marriage is sexless. You havent had sex in what seems like forever. Maybe it’s been a month, 6 months, a year, or even many years. After all, a sexless marriage is defined differently depending on the person. Sometimes you are in shock as to how long it's really...
5 Critical Reasons Self Love is Necessary for Happiness
Self-Love is critical for happiness in your life for many reasons. Self-love is defined as a deliberate act that you make in order to provide care and compassion for yourself, first and foremost. Many people think of self-love as a day at the spa or a bubble bath.......
4 Reasons Why Family Counseling is Needed in Child Therapy
You may have considered child therapy but have you thought about incorporating family counseling as well? You know your child needs help. You’ve noticed the increase in outbursts and how out of control his emotions seem. Perhaps you’ve noticed how much anxiety tends...
The Ultimate Guide to Helping Your Angry Teen
Managing an angry teen in today’s climate is extremely challenging. It may seem like there is no end to the influx of angry emotions coming your way. How can you take charge and support your angry teen, when it seems they don’t want the help? Helping your...
Defining Your Values as a Key to Living with Purpose
It can be easy to feel stuck in life. Especially, when things feel overwhelming, it can seem you are trudging through the day. You know what you “have” to do, but you’re not sure what it is you want. You may find yourself working hard, trying to make everyone around...
Why Does My Husband Pick Fights With Me?
My husband picks fights with me all the time! The cycle of conflict between you and your husband can be all consuming. It’s hard to understand sometimes why he picks fights with you. Many times it really feels like there is no reason for it. Like he just wants to...
How Does Social Media Affect Teenagers?
Social media affects teenagers in so many ways. Both for the good and potentially the bad. Social media has become such a big part of teenagers lives. They use it as a means to stay connected to their friends. Where once we would connect much more by phone or in...
How To Help Your Tantruming Child With Transitions
You definitely want to help your tantruming child with transitions since you know how hard it can be for them (and for you…). Transitioning can be a very difficult process for a child. There are the smaller transitions that can seem simple to you but for them it can...
