Archive for June 2023
Trouble Keeping Romance Alive in Your Relationship? – 5 Helpful Tips
Keeping romance alive in your relationship may seem like an art at times. While some couples manage to age like fine wine, others can bubble over like sour grape juice. Consider that most artists create by using a deliberate and purposeful process. Your efforts to infuse your relationship with romance can be intentional too. Keeping…
Read MoreDiscernment Counseling: 4 Ways It Helps Couples on the Brink of a Divorce
Deciding whether or not you should stay married to your spouse will be a difficult decision, no matter what. Whether one partner is leaning toward divorce, or both are undecided, it’s not a decision that should be taken lightly. While some couples benefit from marriage counseling, discernment counseling is different. If you’re on the brink…
Read MoreCoping with People Judging Your Parenting: 4 Things to Consider
We all know that parent shaming is a real thing. After all, celebrities face public criticism every single day in print and on numerous online platforms. When the tables are turned, however, how do you handle people judging your parenting choices? If you’re like most parents, advice or opinions can sometimes sting. Other times, words of wisdom…
Read MoreHow Understanding the Various Types of Loneliness Can Make a Difference
Loneliness comes in all shapes and sizes—just like people. Even severity and duration differ when it comes to types of loneliness. There’s simply not one umbrella for this drab emotion. Like most obstacles in life, it’s incredibly helpful to know what you’re dealing with to deliver the appropriate solution. In other words, addressing loneliness doesn’t…
Read MorePreparing for Summer Break: How to Have an Amazing Time as a Family
Getting to the end of the school year can feel like the last few miles of a marathon. Once you make it to the finish line, though, the desire to dive into summer adventures is contagious! Unsurprisingly, it takes more than excitement to pull off an unforgettable summer break. Especially when you have to plan…
Read More4 Essential Tips for a Healthy and Successful Transition to College
The transition to college is one of the most significant (and likely the biggest to date) in a young person’s life. Although your child may seem ultra confident about their future, keep in mind that they’re still not quite an adult. Plenty of fears, worries, and thoughts are probably whirling around in their minds just…
Read MoreManaging Life Transitions: How to Make It Through Difficult Changes and Thrive
If there’s one constant in life, it’s undoubtedly that you will experience change. Even when you reminisce, it’s evident that different elements in your life have changed—career, relationship status, residence, mindset, goals, etc. Although these changes are natural, they’re not always easy to navigate. Simply put, you may find that managing life transitions is challenging.…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Effects of Anxiety Medication – Pros and Cons of Treatment Options
Anxiety impacts up to 40 million Americans every day. Despite the astounding number of individuals battling this mental health condition, anxiety continues to put up a good fight. Natural remedies, such as exercise or meditation, do the trick for some people. Others alleviate anxiety through more advanced treatment options, or otherwise known as anxiety medication.…
Read MoreParenting a Child with Challenging Behavior: 7 Sensible Solutions
Sensible parenting seems like a beautiful endeavor—until your child’s challenging behavior nearly drives you up the wall. Then, parenting “survival mode” sometimes kicks in. Many of us have been there—quoting our parents, tossing away parenting books, and surrendering to a chaotic household. If you’re parenting a child with behavioral challenges, then you know full well what…
Read MoreRelationship Issues: How to Navigate Communication Barriers
You’ve probably heard it said that communication is a major key to a healthy relationship. So, when you’re dealing with communication barriers, it can feel like your relationship is in trouble. Encountering roadblocks to communication isn’t necessarily an uncommon issue for couples, but left unaddressed, they can wreak havoc on an otherwise healthy relationship. If…
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