All children need to be raised with balance, loving affection, and discipline. Children thrive on things like routine and structure. No matter their gender, all children need to be taught to embrace their strengths, handle their weaknesses, and overcome the... 
Do you find yourself frequently making harsh judgments about yourself? Do you frequently put yourself down when you fall short of your expectations? Have you ever noticed that the self criticisms hinder your performance and affect how you feel about yourself? Over... 
The holidays are best enjoyed with a healthy dose of children’s glee and excitement! The kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, or other children in your life look forward to this season all year long. Chances are, some of your best memories of the holidays are from your... 
Developing more gratitude in our life is often hard to do. If you are looking for ways to practice more positive thinking and gratitude, consider using journal prompts as a way to shift your focus and perspective. Why Gratitude is Hard to Practice Does it seem like... 
In these uncertain times, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, meeting your changing needs is more important than ever. Being able to understand and prioritize the more important needs is vital when you are low on energy and stressed out. With that in... 
Dealing with a chronic illness at any time can take every last bit of energy and strength you have. When holidays roll around, whether it’s the middle of the summer and you’re celebrating the 4th of July or a birthday, or you’re already stressing over Thanksgiving and... 
There are things you can do in your daily life that make anger easier to handle. There are also habits that can make it worse. Not only can those habits cause you to become angry more often, but they can make your bouts of anger more intense for everyone. So,... 
Sleep problems are a common issue that most people experience from time to time. A night or two of poor sleep can be managed, but if it becomes a pattern, everything in life is affected. If you find yourself chronically running on empty, you most likely are also... 
Are you so worried about saying or doing the “wrong” thing? This component of social anxiety has been significantly worsened in recent months due to the “cancel culture.” Life after the pandemic has forced us to re-evaluate even the most... 
Some people struggle with feelings of guilt more than others. You might look at other people in your life and wonder how they can brush things off so easily. Meanwhile, you find yourself feeling terrible over something you may have done or said – even something that... 
Resiliency is more than just the ability to “bounce back”. When you hear someone talk about having “grit”, there is probably a very clear picture in your mind of what that means. Having grit also means having an underlying determination. It allows you to face... 
All relationships have conflict. Marital conflict is typical. Healthy relationships have conflict and are able to regulate its intensity and also repair with more ease and effectiveness. Conflict can also help address issues and related relationship and individual... 