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How to Talk to Kids about Divorce
Divorce is typically a sensitive and emotional event. It can be quite difficult to talk about, especially with children. It is common for parents to struggle with how to talk to their children about their divorce. Why? Well, some parents are unsure what or...
How to Cope with a Toxic Parent
Any negative behavior that causes emotional damage or contaminates the way a person sees themself is toxic. A toxic parent treat their children in such a way as to make those children doubt their importance and their worth. They may doubt that they are...
5 Ways to Rekindle Your Marriage as Empty Nesters
Here we are. The children have all left home. You and your spouse are finally alone after two decades as parents. Now what? How do you cope? What lies in store for the two of you? These are questions faced by millions of married couples worldwide each and...
4 Ways to Overcome Jealousy in a Relationship
Are you in a relationship? Are you jealous in your relationship? Is this normal? As humans we experience a wide array of emotions, including jealousy and insecurity. These are natural. However, a healthy relationship should not be the source of these...
4 Tips for Empty Nesters
The kids have grown up, they’ve moved on with careers, relationships, and even family and now the house has become eerily quiet. It's easy to feel a sense of loss, nostalgia, and maybe sadness that all those years of a busy household are a thing of the...
6 Benefits for Empty Nesters
One day, all parents become empty nesters. Whether it’s when the kids leave for college, work, marriage, or other pursuits. The empty nest is a strange time of adjustment. We go from having a house full of kids who are coming and going, eating, sleeping,...
4 Ways to Cope as an Empty Nester
The moment you first hold your new baby, you can't imagine life without them. However, suddenly, in the mere blink of an eye, your sweet bundle of joy has grown up and is ready to take a new step in their life, college. When your child first leaves the...
Self-Care for Moms
Having a baby drains you out physically, emotionally, and mentally. Your entire idea of self-care becomes changed all at once. Although your main focus is your baby at this crucial time, part of being able to care for your child is caring for yourself. It...
6 Ways to Unspoil Your Child
Accidentally spoiled your child? It is not usually a parent's goal but it can sometimes be the result of loving parenting. You want to provide the best for your child and make sure they have everything that they need. Sometimes this goes awry, however,...
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