Love and Limerence: What’s the Difference?
When you find yourself with a new crush or romantic connection, it comes with a lot of feelings. Excitement, nerves, and attraction to name a few! Sometimes, it can be hard to determine what feelings are normal and what may be a sign of an unhealthy attachment—like limerence. If your feelings are too powerful to […]
Narcissists: How to Recognize and Respond
According to the Cleveland Clinic, an estimated 0.5 to 5% of people in the U.S. may be affected by narcissistic personality disorder. Typically, narcissism affects males more than females, and symptoms may begin to show in an individual’s teenage or young adult years. Narcissists can be hard to diagnose as their inflated sense of self-importance […]
Trauma Bonding
How to Identify and Respond The true definition of trauma bonding has gotten lost and distorted over the internet and social media. Colloquially, many define trauma bonding as a connection formed with someone by sharing and talking about your personal trauma and experiences. However, true trauma bonding is actually a result of a toxic and […]
Childhood Development Milestones
Baby Steps: Recognizing Childhood Development Milestones From birth to 5 years of age, there are many milestones that your child will begin to hit socially, linguistically, cognitively, and physically. While not every child matures at the exact same rate, these milestones are a good guideline to determine how and when your child should be progressing. […]
How to Keep Your Relationship Healthy
No relationship is perfect; however, there are certain aspects that distinguish healthy relationships from the unhealthy. Here, we’ll discuss what goes into healthy relationships and how partners can handle communication, conflict resolution, and boundaries in a healthy manner. Healthy Relationships According to the Cleveland Clinic, there are certain indicators of healthy relationships. Although not an […]
Tackling School Transitions
Ways to Support Children During Change Major school transitions can be intimidating for parents and kids alike. Whether your child is preparing for middle school, high school, or a completely new school system, these transitions come along with unique learning curves and challenges. In the midst of change, parents need to know how to support […]
Screen-Free Summer Fun
Family Activities for Every Age School is out, and unplugged fun is in! From scavenger hunts to craft nights, a little extra creativity can turn a typical tech break into a tech vacation for the whole family to enjoy. Read on for more information and inspiration about going screen-free this summer. t’s no secret that […]
Toxic Relationships in the Workplace
Toxic Work Environments: How to Identify and Respond Learn how to identify and respond to a toxic work environment. With 40 hours of your week spent with the same coworkers in the same workplace, the last thing you want to do is find yourself stuck in a toxic work environment. Working in a toxic work […]
Toxic Relationships with Family
Toxic Family Relationships: When Enough is Enough Dealing with toxic family members is never an easy feat, especially when it comes to the family members that are closest to you—whether by relation or location! Here, we’ll discuss the different kinds of toxic family relationships, recognizing the signs of toxicity, and cutting family off when enough […]
Talking about SEX
A Guide to Comprehensive Sex Education Talking to your children about sex can be intimidating, but it’s necessary to give your kids a thorough sex education for both their mental and physical health. Below, we’ll discuss why, how, and when to talk to kids about sex. Why Sex Education Matters There are many common concerns […]
