When we try to make the holidays “work”, we end up casting our own needs and desires aside to make our extended family happy. But …
Can I Skip Christmas With My Extended Family?
Why Are Holidays So Hard For Couples?
The holidays are a time of giving. And couples, especially parents, give and give and give, oftentimes at their own expense. Holidays are hard for …
Why Am I Not Excited For Holidays?
The holidays are typically viewed as a joyful time of year. For some, however, the holidays bring up feelings of anxiety, stress, loneliness, and sadness. …
Why Is Thanksgiving So Stressful?
If your anxiety has been increasing as we approach Thanksgiving, you may be wondering why. Or, you may not realize that Thanksgiving is the cause …
Why Do Kids Misbehave On Holidays?
Holidays can be stressful times for adults. But they can be just as stressful for kids and teens, alike. Increased stress and anxiety are major …
How To Split The Holidays With Family
The holidays can be the best of times, but they can also be stressful times. Many married couples will stress over the question of how …
How To Reduce Holiday Stress
Holidays are synonymous with stress. Do you approach the holiday season with frayed nerves anticipating the obligations, the financial burden, and the let down of …
When Should A Child Stop Believing In Santa?
Christmas is a magical time of the year. The joy and spirit of the holidays is even more amplified with children in the home. If …
Is My Husband Gaslighting Me?
Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse. It’s subtle at first. You may not have noticed anything for a long while. But if you’re questioning …
How To Overcome Winter Depression
Are you feeling as though the beautiful days of fall are ending too early and the dark dreariness of winter is creeping in far too …