Resolving Common Family Problems
My family stresses me out: Cut back on family conflict and stress by prioritizing time alone and communicating openly
Family conflict and stress is, well, distressing. While it’s normal to fight with our loved ones—especially the family members we see and talk to regularly—withstanding and working through these conflicts is far from easy. Not to mention that the impact of stress on...
How can family issues affect a child’s performance in school?
Family problems, like major changes in family dynamic, financial instability, and sibling bullying, can have a significant impact on children. These problems can negatively affect them in multiple facets, including at school, or more specifically, their school...
When a family member takes advantage of you: How to spot it and what to do next
People typically perform acts of kindness for a loved one without giving it a second thought—but setting boundaries is important.Setting boundaries and doing things because you want to rather than feeling like you have to gives you the ability to make decisions for...
When family members stop speaking: What do I do? Should I pick a side?
Family feuds don’t just affect everyone directly involved; they have the ability to negatively affect the entire family. When a family dispute occurs, holidays, birthdays, and special occasions can go from a joyful occasion to an awkward, tension-filled time. Plan out...
How to help your kids adjust after a divorce
When my parents decided to divorce, I was 19 years old and a sophomore in college. Fortunately, because I was 19, I was able to cope (mostly). I was able to understand and adjust accordingly. I also had distractions aplenty, being that I was away at college. My kid...
Divorce recovery: You can heal properly by surrendering to the pain, forgiving, and focusing on self-care
Any breakup is hard, but divorce is especially difficult, as you have to say goodbye to the person you planned to spend forever with. Fortunately, you can take matters into your own hands and recover: the three keys are giving in to the pain, forgiving yourself, and...
Blended families: How to improve the bond between both “sides” and bring everyone together
Merging two families into one can be a challenge, as kids can be hesitant about the new family dynamic. That said, it can be done successfully: so long as parents take it upon themselves to improve the bond between both “sides” and make the transition as easy as...
When family members take advantage of you: How to spot it, and what to do about your people-pleasing tendencies
People-pleasers are those who never say “no.” They’re the people who sacrifice their own needs to help others, to their own detriment. If you yourself are a people-pleaser, the good news is that you can get out of this harmful pattern as long as you put in the...
Are you worried about a loved one and where their life is headed?
If your loved one is engaging in troublesome behavior—perhaps they’re drinking a lot or turning into a workaholic—it’s normal to be wholly concerned. And while you might not be able to force them to make a change, you don’t have to sit idly by either; you can take a...
Is your approach to child discipline wrong? These strategies work better than others, according to the professionals
Child discipline is tricky business: as there is a wide range of strategies and techniques that can (or actually can’t) get the job done. So which one’s do get the job done? According to science, the authoritative parenting style proves the most effective; this...
