Positive Psychology
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Posts about Family Issues (2):
5 Ways Your Blended Family Can Find Joy Over the Holidays
Oh Holy Night, all is calm all is bright! Are you crazy? “My step-dad told me we can’t open one gift on Christmas eve. That was our tradition when my mom and dad were still married…” (stepson age 7)...
The Power of Words
Words can be taken for granted in an age where technology allows us to publicize our thoughts instantly. Even the most extraordinary comments eventually fade into the endless stream of other posts....
Threats and Thoughts for StepFamilies at Thanksgiving
Bill asks his wife, Jill of 3 years, “when are your kids Michael (12) and Alexis (9)) coming for Thanksgiving from their dads?” Jill bursts into tears! “I don’t know,” she cries. “My ex is being such...
Step-Dads Back to School – What a Relief!
Guys, what did you do for your summer vacation? Ask any kid in a step family and your own answer may pale in comparison. From “Oh, I spent a couple of weeks with my dad and step mom. I was excited...
Eight Awkward Questions Every Parent Needs to Consider
As parents, often times we find ourselves in awkward situations with other parents. Some parents struggle with finding the line as to what rules are okay to impose in other people’s homes. When...
Getting Better – This isn't going to happen overnight
So often, when I sit down with an individual person, or a family I hear something along the lines of, “fix it,” or, “fix me.” Here’s the thing about getting better – this (whatever it is – anxiety,...
Six Tips for Managing Technology for Your Family
Let’s face it – technology is not only part of our lives, it is a big part. If you’re a parent, it is an even bigger part. Between the many different social media platforms, devices, gaming systems,...
What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session
What to expect the first session:
