The holidays bring a special challenge to people who live with bipolar disorder or depression. The challenge is a combination of the increased stress that…
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Little kids with autism grow to be teens with autism. As is true with all adolescents, pressures both inside their bodies and in the social…
If you are caring for an elderly family member, you are not alone. A 2015 report by National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP (2015) shows more…
According to our favorite holiday movies and books we should be serene, happy and peaceful throughout the holidays. This is rarely the case, however, for…
We called our grandmother on my mother’s side “Nana.” Nana was a widow for most of my life. Back in 1965, my grandfather died when…
“Stress is an alarm clock that lets you know you’re attached to something that’s not true for you.” – Byron Katie As a run up…
Consumerism and materialism can be challenging for parents as the holiday season is approaching. Many people experience pressure to buy gifts, sometimes in excess of…
The most powerful way to genuinely connect with anyone is to give them our time and attention—genuine, all-in, physical and emotional attention. Without our phones.…