“Happy Holidays!” “Merry Christmas!” “Happy Hanukkah!” We are expected to be happy, merry, and joyful during the holidays. Yet for many families, the expectations this time of year can cause significant stress and anxiety – not just for you as an adult, but for your children, ... Read More
Preparing Children for Holiday Travel
With the holidays approaching, many of you may be preparing to travel across the country or overseas to spend the holidays with family. The holidays are about coming together; however, travel can be an expensive, time-consuming, stress-inducing exercise without proper preparation. When planning to ... Read More
Ways to Get Along with Friends Who Disagree
In this charged post-election world, challenging our beliefs, fostering empathy for others, and opening ourselves to the possibility of finding common ground with those with opposing viewpoints is crucial. Especially during this holiday season when family and friends come together, getting along ... Read More
How to Be a Good Friend
Throughout our lives, in the good times and the bad, it’s always wonderful to know you can count on a good friend. If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you know that I treasure my own personal friendships greatly. They are some of the greatest stress relievers in my life. To have a ... Read More
How Step-Parents Can Make the Most of the Holidays
Holidays can be especially tricky to maneuver as a newly remarried couple. It takes time to settle into the new normal – for you, your ex, and your children from your respective former marriages. While it may be challenging, the holidays can be a wonderful time for you and your new spouse to ... Read More