Parental Burnout
Burnout is common, and it occurs for a number of reasons. Perhaps best defined as a form of exhaustion that stems from physical, emotional, and mental stress, burnout is often the result of feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope with what’s happening in your life. Parents are highly susceptible to burnout, which can result in […]
Summertime and Sibling Rivalry
For many families, summer vacation is a carefree escape from the rigors of the school year – a time for your school-age kids to relax and have fun. But with fewer demands on everyone’s schedule and more time together as a family, there’s a pretty good chance sibling rivalry will occasionally rear its ugly head. […]
Coping with Divorce Grief
It’s a natural, healthy process. Most people associate grief with death and the loss that comes with it. But there are other kinds of losses that occur in life, and divorce is certainly one of them. Divorce grief can trigger strong emotions that are sometimes greater than those you experience when a loved one passes. […]
June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month
4 Mental Health Tips for Dads June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, which may come as no surprise given that Father’s Day is June 16. That makes it an opportune time to talk about the importance of mental health for dads. It’s a topic that demands attention. In 2022, it was estimated that 19.7% […]
Celebrating Mother’s Day after Your Divorce
If you’re recently divorced, you already know that holidays look different than they did in the past. And if you have children, those changes may be even more dramatic. This is especially true on Mother’s Day (and Father’s Day), holidays that highlight the role of being a parent. With any luck–or with careful planning–you’ll be […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Since 1949, the United States has been observing Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health America (MHA) started the event with the purpose of raising awareness and educating people about mental illnesses. Today several organizations run campaigns throughout the month of May, with the green ribbon acting as the official international symbol of mental health awareness. […]
April is National Stress Awareness Month
8 Tips to Help Reduce the Stress in Your Life Life gives you many reasons to be stressed. From work deadlines to buying a house to watching the daily news on TV, you may be constantly bombarded with challenges and demands that seem too daunting to manage. And although your body is wired to handle […]
Is the Grass Really Greener on the Other Side?
Do you always seem to want what you don’t have? Does someone else’s life appear to be better than your own? Do you daydream about a fantasy future that is far superior to the present? If any or all of these sound familiar, you could be struggling with what we unofficially call “the grass is […]
Discover the Many Benefits of Traveling Alone
When the first signs of spring arrive, many people start making travel plans for the warm-weather months. There’s just something about sunny skies and a break in the weather that make vacation planning top of mind. If you’re recently divorced, however, you may be wondering what vacations will look like without the company of your […]
Curb Your Tendency to Overreact
Perhaps life has gotten especially busy, and suddenly you find yourself overreacting to things that you once easily ignored or dismissed. Or maybe you’re more inclined to overreact in certain situations or with certain people. It’s also possible that you could be overreacting more now than you did in the past. Whatever the case, almost […]
