Relationships are hard work, as we know. Whether it’s romantic, work, parent, or any other type of relationship, it’s imperative to ask for what you really want. It may seem like you shouldn’t have to spell out, especially in a romantic relationship, what you want or expect. But when we don’t state clearly how we …
How Many Activities Are Too Many For A Child?
We all want our children to thrive. We want them to be well-rounded with academics, sports and extracurricular activities. But how many activities is too many for a child? When is enough, enough? The rate of anxiety in children is still on the rise. Kids go to school, have activities after school, and homework on …
How To Help Your Child With After School Meltdowns
Kids are at their best at school. They listen, follow rules, walk in a line, ask to use the bathroom, read, write and speak when they’re told. Following these rules and procedures takes massive amounts of emotional energy in little kids. When they finally arrive at their safe space, home, they get to unload all …
How To Beat Boredom In Your Marriage
Relationships are full of excitement and fun in the beginning. Everything is new and everything your partner says and does is fascinating. But that excitement fades as life happens. With marriage comes work, bills, houses, chores, kids, finances… On and on it goes until one day you realize you are quite bored in your marriage. …
How To Reduce Temper Tantrums In Kids
While many parents loathe temper tantrums, they are in fact completely typical behavior in kids under 6 years of age. Small kids carry big emotions and as they don’t yet have the vocabulary to express their emotions, those big emotions come out in the form of tantrums. However, there some ways to help reduce temper …
How To Argue: 5 Tips For Healthier Fights
Arguments aren’t something to be feared or avoided. They are opportunities to express your feelings and view your relationship from your partner’s perspective. Because our goals and beliefs are never 100% in line with another, conflicts are bound to arise. What makes the difference in a healthy relationship is knowing how to argue. A successful …
How To Be A Happier Mom
Parenting is hard. We feel guilt over what we do and what we don’t do. Looking at other moms, we wonder why they make it look easy. We compare ourselves, our homes, our kids, and oftentimes we are left feeling inadequate. Why do we do this? What if we stop trying to be a perfect …
How To Help Your Child Through A Meltdown
Little kids have big feelings and meltdowns are big feelings. Many of us want to stop a meltdown immediately, but we can’t suppress big emotions. The best way to help your child through a meltdown is with support. A meltdown is a response to an overwhelming situation. You may see it coming or it may …
Ways To Help Your Relationship Grow
The health and satisfaction within a relationship can ebb and flow. Life’s ups and downs can take a toll on any relationship. In a healthy relationship, both partners work together through effort and communication to keep the relationship alive and healthy. Using a few methods daily can help your relationship grow. 4 Simple Ways to …
How To Survive Pregnancy
Women rave about pregnancy and all of its joys. You are creating another human after all and that’s amazing! But what if you don’t feel amazing? If you aren’t in love with being pregnant, you’re not alone. Not everyone gets to thrive while pregnant. Some women just have to survive pregnancy…and that’s okay. If you …