The second Sunday of May can be hard for women (moms & non-moms alike) for several reasons. Maybe you struggle with infertility, have a bad relationship with your mother, or perhaps you’ve lost your mom. Or, maybe you desire children but haven’t yet found a partner. It’s important to not compare pain. Let’s acknowledge that…
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Healing Effects of Nature on Teens
Even if you (or your family) do not live in the wilderness, you can still find ways to get outside and in nature. Check out THIS ARTICLE about the healing effects of nature on teens.
When Family Get-Togethers are Stressful
Yesterday not go as you had hoped as you gathered with family? It is easy to idealize family times together, and then feel stress and experience some serious regression (everyone goes back to their old, younger ways) when everyone is in one space. This is completely normal. If you are stressed or worried about upcoming…
Can Anxiety & Parenthood Co-Exist?: Yes, of course.
Anxiety can hold people back in a variety of ways in their life- school, careers, dating, marriage, and, of course, parenting. The most common thing I have heard is: “I wouldn’t want to pass anxiety down to my kids!” The evidence for this is inconclusive. Just because you have anxiety certainly doesn’t mean that your…