Archive for June 2023
ADHD or Anxiety? Parents, Why It’s Vital to Get an Accurate Diagnosis
Most people think they know the primary symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety — but the two conditions are very different. When it comes to the signs, strangely enough, they can sometimes look the same. As a parent, though, wondering if your child might have ADHD or anxiety, knowing the difference is crucial. It…
Read More5 Ways to Cope with Upcoming Holidays and Find Joy
The holidays are right around the corner. While they might look a bit different this year, people will undoubtedly still find ways to celebrate. For some, the holidays are already a stressful time. Add in the uncertainty of this year, and it can be challenging to get through them. How can you cope with the…
Read MoreCollege and Beyond: How Parents Can Support Their Children
When your teenager graduates from high school, it can be overwhelming for them and you to start thinking about their next step. For many recent graduates, the natural next step includes going to college, which typically means partaking in a new experience. Even applying for colleges can be scary, and your teen may feel like…
Read MoreHow to Financially Recover from the Holidays [and Why You Should]
The holidays are officially behind us. While they might have been different this year, one thing seems to remain the same around this season; spending a lot of money! Between presents for friends and family, decorations, food, events, and everything in between, the holidays are a time of celebration. But, they’re also a time of…
Read More6 Tips & Ideas for Dealing with Sibling Rivalry
If you’re the parent of more than one child, you’re probably used to dealing with sibling rivalry. But sometimes, it can be challenging to understand how to discipline your children and teach them to cooperate without being too hard on them. After all, you’re generally not trying to punish them. You want to teach your…
Read MoreDealing With A Passive-Aggressive Partner? 6 Sanity-Saving Tips
Passive-aggressive people can be emotionally tricky. They are generally indirect when it comes to anger. Therefore, attempts to deal with them during conflict can leave you feeling insecure, frustrated, or even dismissed by their subtle instigation or avoidance. So, what happens when your partner is passive-aggressive? It’s one thing to deal with a passive-aggressive coworker or boss away…
Read MoreWhen You Lose an Unborn Child—How Can You Cope with Your Emotions?
From a statistical standpoint, a miscarriage is not all that abnormal. But who wants to hear about statistics and medical jargon when you are experiencing a major loss? No matter how common losing a baby during pregnancy might be, it feels completely different when you are the one going through it. The biggest thing you can…
Read MoreFamily as Therapy: How Aging Siblings Can Be a Great Source of Comfort for Seniors
When we’re young, we tend to take our siblings for granted. Sometimes we have fun with them. At other times, we’re pulling each other’s hair and arguing over the last cookie. We share most of life’s big and small events: holidays, birthdays, family vacations, weddings, babies, and funerals. Despite the squabbles and sibling rivalries, though,…
Read MoreStrong Send Off: Supporting Your Student’s Transition to College
The leap from high school to college is no small transition. And after a global pandemic? Well, then this shift into young adulthood may feel even more momentous. Parenting a young person through this season of life is no easy feat. You are learning to let go and stand by. This is a challenge that…
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