For some, the holidays bring joyful celebration, connection, and warmth—a scene straight out of a Norman Rockwell painting. But for many, the holidays represent loneliness, resurfaced old hurts, anxiety, stress, and dread. The contrast between what the holidays should look like and the often messy … [Read more...]
6 Ways To Help Your Daughter When Her Friends Turn On Her
This is an all too common scenario that happens to parents of teens, especially with females. You notice your daughter is quieter than usual and is not begging you to let her meet friends and go out. It is a nice change, but something seems off. She is not talking about friends, seems tearful, and … [Read more...]
Trauma: How trauma Affects the Brain and How to Heal Yourself
How do trauma and the brain connect?You had a car accident. Luckily, you're OK with only minor injuries. But, now, you feel very anxious driving and you dread the thought of even getting in your car.You're worried that every car you pass is going to hit you. Or you anxiously keep looking in … [Read more...]
10 Expert Tips On Successfully Parenting In A Blended Family
Original at YourTangoA blended family can be challenging to manage, especially when it's newly formed.Blended families have different needs and goals than the nuclear family, so a different approach to parenting needs to be implemented.There are changes in family roles. For example, an … [Read more...]
