Five Ways to Share the Mental Load in Marriage
Have you ever felt mentally exhausted as you try to remember the never-ending to-do list in your head? It goes something like this: Remember to bring a treat to your […]
Strengthening Attachment to Allow Teens Choice and Responsibility without Dangerous Behavior
Adolescence marks an exciting time full of growth and change in a child’s life, but even with their growing desire for independence, they still need support and guidance from their […]
How Can We Keep Our Marriage Strong as We Age?
As couples age, keeping a marriage strong can become a challenge. Children move away, mental and physical health challenges arise, complacency creeps in, and retirement can create more time together […]
Teaching Children to Clean: Lessons Learned from a Mom
You may be familiar with the “Telephone Game” where the first player will whisper a statement in the second player’s ear and down the line it goes until the last […]
Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting for a Healthy 2023
With many illnesses circulating, including the common cold, flu, RSV, hand-foot-mouth disease, and the COVID virus, the new year is an excellent time to reevaluate hygiene habits. How often do […]
Relationship Resolutions for the New Year
As the year draws to a close, many people reflect on the previous year and anticipate the year ahead. Now is the perfect time to make “relationship resolutions” to become […]
Helping Your Child Adapt to Changes
The past few years have been full of change, adjustment, and relearning. While we are all learning to navigate these changes in addition to other normal life challenges, parents also […]
Working Through Religious Differences in Marriage
Disagreements with someone you love can be challenging. The conversations can be uncomfortable, especially about firmly held beliefs. Differences in religious beliefs or spirituality can even become a source of […]
What to Do When Your Child Misbehaves
Determining how to manage a child’s misbehavior can be a parenting challenge. It is frustrating when children ignore what they are asked to do, or they do just the opposite. […]
Healthy Partner Relationship Boundaries
We all have personal boundaries that we want to be respected. This includes boundaries in romantic relationships, but how do we know if these rules we set are healthy? Healthy […]