We help overwhelmed moms / women, anxious kids and teens, and disconnected couples.
After planning, shopping, spending, wrapping, and giving, parents can be left with a screaming, belligerent child who did not get the “right” gift. Many parents are left feeling horrified by their child’s reaction. It’s not uncommon to think Where did I go wrong?. Do you wonder if your kids are ungrateful at Christmas? A child’s …
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 in the end, we are left feeling frazzled and not very joyful. If you’ve been rethinking the holiday shuffle, you may have pondered “Can I skip Christmas with my extended …
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 couples, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Couples are inundated with increased expectations around the holidays. They have an increase in extended family expectations to visit with in-laws, …
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. If you’ve ever questioned why you are not excited for the holidays, you aren’t alone. Even if you love the holidays, it can still be easy to feel overwhelmed and …
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 for your increase in stress. Maybe you feel stress around Christmas. But Thanksgiving? Why is Thanksgiving so stressful? Many people feel anxious about Thanksgiving get togethers. Large groups of family …
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 players in why kids misbehave on holidays. Why Kids Misbehave on Holidays There are a number of reasons why kids misbehave on holidays. However, it generally comes down to stress …
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 to split the holidays with family. If you’ve been questioning how to compromise on family holidays, you’re not alone. If you’ve dreaded telling your family how you will split the …
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 it all? What if it could be different? What if this year we reduce holiday stress and actually enjoy the holiday season? Reduce Holiday Stress by Saying “No” This holiday …
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 you have children and celebrate Christmas, the odds are pretty high that Santa is ever present in your home come December. But what if your child is getting a bit …
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 this now, chances are high your husband is gaslighting you. There is a distinction between an occasional one-off comment and gaslighting. We all have bad days and will on occasion …