Too often, as parents age, adult children feel the best way to help and support them is to reverse roles and become their . . . parents.
But as a professional care manager with 40 years of experience helping adults...
We know that friendships are powerful sources of life and help us build self-confidence. What a gift both of my children have had in building strong bonds with others. Yet, there have been periods of time where they've struggled...
We call my sister “The Professional.” Seeming to have really good answers to every question I’ve ever asked her about pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting, she’s been through it all with her own three kids. And when her youngest started...
There are moments when grief hits me with a force that feels almost childish — not because the feelings are small, but because I still feel too young to be carrying something this heavy. I haven’t even gone through...
I’ve been trying to assess all the changes I’m experiencing, both mentally and physically, into one all-encompassing phrase, and this is what I’ve come to: middle age is wild.
At 46, I feel empowered and strong, yet uneasy about platitudes...
I have always been a guys’ girl. Don’t get me wrong, because I’m not a tomboy. I’m definitely girly and have a strong feminine nature. But when it comes to my social circles, they are primarily male. I really...
Dear Husband,
I never thought this would happen to us. From the beginning, we’ve been told we were the perfect couple. Happy, in love, kind to one another. We have always been respectful and supportive of each other. We see...
We set limits on our kids’ video game time, so shouldn’t we do the same for ourselves? My spouse, in particular, cannot get enough game time. I get that everyone needs an outlet, and I let him unwind just...
When mothers strongly disapprove of a child’s friends, those friendships are more likely to collapse as trust, closeness, and support begin to erode.
It’s a tale as old as time: Parents don’t like the company their children keep – and...
It’s that time of the year…the sun is setting earlier, the nights are getting colder, and the smell of pumpkin spice fills the air. It’s fall—my favorite season!
Well, except for one thing: the change in weather and uptick in...
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Children Who Need Yoga Most Are at Greatest Risk
"Where a child grows up may influence their mental makeup more than any test score in their backpack."
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