Relationships Blog Posts
Seniors are one of the most vulnerable groups impacted by COVID-19. Beyond the physical threat, there are serious emotional and mental consequences to quarantine and...
Politics have always been a major source of conflict among people, and it can be difficult to even get along with your family if you share different beliefs. While everyone is entitled to their opinion, associating with relatives or even living with people who hold values you are uncomfortable with can negatively impact your mental health.
The decision to go to couples counseling is difficult. Although you may find it necessary, admitting that you need a professional’s help can feel like a personal failure. Couples...
Back to school is always a time of rapid change and new challenges; some children are more eager to start the new year than others, but this year, virtually everyone is facing unprecedented levels of anxiety and stress about returning to the classroom, navigating distance learning and figuring out how to adapt to homeschooling.
Elementary school is one of the most exciting times of childhood; your child may be headed into Kindergarten, or they could be gearing up for another year filled with its own...
As parents, it's natural to worry about your college student when they leave home, especially if this is the first time they've ever been on their own. The coronavirus has made it...
Becoming a mom is one of the greatest experiences you can have, but parenting a teenager can make you question everything. During adolescence, you might have horrifying moments where you think, "I sound just like my mother!" You could also struggle to connect with your child the way you used to, feeling out of touch and even abandoned as they develop their own ideas and beliefs.
No one wants to face the horrible realities in society, and as hard as it might be, some people come face to face with child abuse. The following are a few steps you can take if you think child abuse is taking place. One step to take is to educate yourself. Most people have an innate feeling that tells them something is a little off.
Social distancing protects us, our loved ones and our communities. The coronavirus has and will continue to impact the way we live forever, but that doesn't mean we can no longer enjoy the simple pleasures of life. Summer vacation is one of the most anticipated times of year for families.
Anxiety and depression can affect teenagers as well as adults. Peer pressure, stress from schoolwork and certain biological factors are among the leading contributors for mental health problems among teens, and watching for certain signs can help your teenage son or daughter get the necessary treatment to live a better, healthier life.
After the murder of George Floyd and the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, all of us have reevaluated our own beliefs and become more aware of how deeply racism still impacts...
Although the coronavirus has changed the way we travel and enjoy vacations, there are still adventures your family can have that keep everyone safe. To reduce the spread...
Anxiety and depression can affect teenagers as well as adults. Peer pressure, stress from schoolwork and certain biological factors are among the leading contributors for mental health problems among teens, and watching for certain signs can help your teenage son or daughter get the necessary treatment to live a better, healthier life.
Assisting a family member with a disability can seem like a complicated task. You may feel helpless to the situation and there’s no way that you can help that individual. There are usually ways that you can help those around you and this is no exception. There are several ways that you can assist your loved one who has a disability.
Racism is a part of life that many adults avoid talking about, but even that is a privilege. For white parents, racial injustices and discrimination are considered taboo, something they wish to shield their children from for as long as possible. Black parents, People of Color and Indigenous families, however, do not have such a luxury.
The LGBTQ+ community experiences mental health problems more frequently than other populations. Anxiety, depression, body dysmorphia and many other symptoms...
If you are an ally or have friends who identify as LGBTQ+, you may wonder how you can support them better. Although their sexuality and gender identity do not define them, they are meaningful aspects of their life experience that deserve to be affirmed. Here are a few ways you can better support your friends and the LGBTQ+ community at large.
Following the murder of George Floyd, America has been forced to address a long-standing history of racial injustice and discrimination. Many people have only just begun...