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December 14, 2023

Parental Codependency: When Love Becomes a Burden

December 14, 2023 by Dominica
Categories: Relationship
Tags: family self-worth

Parenting is quite rewarding, but of course it can also be tough. One challenge many face is the tendency for parents to become codependent on their children. This occurs when parents rely excessively on their children for emotional support, validation, and identity. While it is natural to seek love and connection from our children, it […]

November 30, 2023

Monthly Motivational Message - December

November 30, 2023 by Jigeesha
Categories: Monthly Words of Encouragement
Tags: family monthly message

Around this time of the year, your energy is pulled in different directions - from family obligations, and work commitments to gift-giving and holiday activities. On top of that, there's anxiety about the new year and what it might bring. A big part of our holidays are dictated by unrealistic expectations. We try […]

November 24, 2023

5 Healthy Ways to Handle Holiday Stress & Sadness

November 24, 2023 by Krista
Categories: Mental Health
Tags: family stress

Holiday stress is all too real. If you’re not stressing about what to get people or bring to that family gathering, you might feel straight-up anxious about interacting with relatives or digging up old drama. It’s no surprise why about 38% of people report increased stress during the holiday season. And it can even continue […]

November 20, 2023

5 Helpful Tips For Achieving & Keeping That Work-Life Balance

November 20, 2023 by Tatenda
Categories: Personal Growth
Tags: family self help

Finding the perfect balance between work and life demands is not easy, but much needed. Unfortunately, due to the global economy, most people have to work harder in order to afford what can be considered basic human needs such as housing. Moreover, social media is also can put us under pressure, making us feel like […]

November 3, 2023

Can You Set Healthy Boundaries With Your Family? What it Looks Like & 3 Communication Tips

November 3, 2023 by Krista
Categories: Relationship
Tags: boundaries family toxic

To set healthy boundaries with family is hard. As you get older, you might realize that your parents or certain family members have toxic behaviors that you, simply, can no longer put up with. So, you draw a line in the sand. But then, that line quickly becomes blurry. You might struggle to stick with […]

December 9, 2022

Sibling Rivalry in Blended Families: 5 Tips for Helping Children Get Along

December 9, 2022 by Dominica
Categories: Relationship
Tags: family

Sibling rivalry is quite common in every family. However, it can become more daunting when children from different parents are combined in a blended family. There are certainly adjustments to be made on everyone’s part. In blended families, sibling rivalry can occur due to the normal reasons like fighting over toys or attention. But it […]

August 3, 2022

The 5 Types of Dysfunctional Family Dynamics & 4 Ways to Overcome Them

August 3, 2022 by Krista
Categories: Relationship
Tags: family

You aren’t destined to become your parents—no matter how much society tries to tell us this is the case. While most of us love our parents (and we’d go to the moon and back for them), as we get older, we might notice a crossroads in life. You notice your parent's or family’s cycles of […]