What’s the first rule of life? Read the directions. If only it were that easy for parents. Starting an endeavor by first simply reading the directions can be taken for granted. In fact, many complications and stress in life are often created when people rush through things, don’t pay enough attention, or are overly confident....Read More
Hurricane season is one of the most stressful times of the year for people living in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico regions — those most vulnerable to hurricanes. No matter whether it’s an active season or not, there will undoubtedly be an unending number of major storms in the minds of residents — about...Read More
All you need is love — or so the song goes. In a perfect world, no matter what challenges and issues arise, love would conquer all. Unfortunately, that’s not how real life works. A disintegrating marriage that ultimately is dissolved presents parents with a complicated problem that love alone will not solve: how to talk with children...Read More
Marriage is hard. Divorce can be even harder — especially when children are involved. While the ending of a spousal relationship may provide some relief from a difficult situation it often comes with its own unique challenges. Divorce results in a mass of mixed emotions that differ in combination for each family and each person....Read More
Mother’s Day can be a tough day for many people. It can be a tough day for those of us who especially have come to appreciate our mom and no longer have her, struggling to cope with what’s called the “anniversary effect.” It can even be tough for those who are stressing trying to find...Read More
You’re driving along the highway and your gaslight comes on. The bright red glow calls for your attention like a puppy nipping at your heels. Do you ignore it or pull into the next gas station? Generally, when the gaslight comes on you have about 2.5 gallons of gas left so you don’t have to...Read More
Today, the sun rose. Tomorrow, the sun will rise. While the dependability of our solar system’s star is a given (at least for the next 4.5 billion years), many things we once took for granted in our own lives no longer are. Will they be reliable again in a post-COVID life? COVID turned the world...Read More
Becoming a mom is difficult. Literally. First-time mothers can be in labor for up to 24 hours or more while going through three stages each with multiple parts of various lengths. And that’s the easy part. The unknown can be a scary thing, which is why self-doubt and worry are typical of moms-to-be as they prepare...Read More
Time can be a funny thing. A moment can be both long and short, especially when it comes to Pandemic Fatigue. The old saying goes, “How long a minute is depends on which side of the bathroom door you’re on.” What side of the door does Pandemic Fatigue have you on? It has been a...Read More
2020 was full of unexpected and difficult events like the pandemic and the U.S. presidential election — and these events are still difficult. Tensions seem to be getting higher. Many people feel stressed wondering what awful thing will happen next because of what has already happened. Challenging times like these can sometimes seem impossible to...Read More
