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Some men put on a tough exterior to push on through life. Inside though, these “tough” men tend to feel lonely but want connections. Why, then, do so many men feel lonely? Small Support Networks Men seem to have a smaller support system than women. Whether family or friends, the network of trusted people in …
It’s important to know what to look for in a healthy romantic relationship. Keep in mind though, the term “healthy” does not mean “perfect”. Relationships will have ups and downs. There will be good times as well as bad times. The couple will determine the health of their relationship. 4 Qualities of a Healthy Romantic …
Being a mother is hard. It doesn’t matter if you’re a working mom, stay-at-home mom, part-time working mom, single mom, etc., it’s just plain hard. We never have enough time in the day to do all of the things. And so often we are left feeling like we’ve failed – – at work, at home, …
If you’ve been feeling down after the holiday season, you aren’t alone. It’s actually more common than you might think. We work hard over the holidays, planning, prepping, and executing to give everyone a holiday to remember. And when it’s over, sometimes we are left feeling sad, empty, let down, and stressed. Why am I …
Building your child’s self-esteem is more than saying how great they are at sports, or math, etc. Confidence is not built on mastering a skill. It’s built when we learn how to rebound from failure. Let’s look at 5 simple ways you can help build your child’s self-esteem. Develop New Skills to Build Confidence and …
The first holiday without a loved one may seem unbearable. We grieve so much more than the loss of the person. We grieve our memories, especially those intertwined with big holidays and key moments in time, both happy and sad. So how then do we celebrate the holidays after the death of a loved one? …
Gift giving should be an act of love. Lately though buying gifts can feel more like pressure, overwhelm, and a financial burden that we simply can’t shoulder. If you are wondering if it’s possible to let your family know you won’t be buying gifts this year, the answer is yes. You absolutely can. Giving a …
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, …