Having or adopting children doesn’t automatically make someone the ideal parent. After all, adults have unresolved issues, too. Some are narcissistic, some are lugging around past traumas, and others are emotionally underdeveloped. When left unaddressed, the latter can be especially rough on kids and lead to mental health hurdles down the line. So today, we’re…
Ever since the Cleavers first beamed their way into American homes, the trope of precocious kids supported by loving parents has been held up as the “perfect” family. And it’s true! Studies show that growing up in a safe home under the care of one or more loving and engaged guardians is ideal. But TV…
You’ve been dating for a while, and things are moving along nicely. He has met your friends, you’ve met his, and things are exclusive. So what’s next? It’s time for some nicknames! Some couples happen upon them naturally, but others need a little help. So today, we’re breaking down 160 cute names to call your…
According to the stats, 50% of marriages end up in divorce. But the upshot is that 50% of marriages stand the test of time. So how do the people who stay together do it? Some folks will insist it’s “hard work.” But in reality, a good marriage is really about adopting the right mindset and…
Life can be excruciating when your family doesn’t support you. The rejection can devour your self-esteem. The recurring thought of my family doesn’t care about me may be racing through your head, which is terrible for your mental health. Sometimes, it’s growing pains. For example, teenagers throughout the ages have clashed with their parents. Other…
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Have you ever gone out once or twice with a man only to have him dial the intensity up to an 11 before you even know his last name? “You are the woman of my dreams,” he says. “I think I’m falling in love with you,” he says. “Let’s quit our jobs tomorrow, elope in…
Like for many people, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a mental health journey for me. If there is one thing I learned through COVID, it was that I had been a hamster on a wheel for the last decade. While the burnout for healthcare professionals and frontline workers is very real right now, the beginning…
As the “Great Resignation” continues, quit rates hold steady: 4.4 million Americans put in their two-week notices in February 2022. This number is only slightly lower than November 2021’s record high. After seeing this data, you might be wondering, “Is now a good time for me to switch jobs, too?” If you’re entertaining the idea of changing…
Dr. Gail Gross, Ph.D., Ed.D., M.Ed., a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and member of APA Division 39, is a nationally recognized family, child development, and human behavior expert, author, and educator. Her positive and integrative approach to difficult issues helps families navigate today’s complex problems. Dr. Gross is frequently called upon by…
photo credit: Bruce Glikas As the looming legislative ax hovers over all our heads, the release of Harvey Fierstein’s memoir, I Was Better Last Night (Knopf, 2022), couldn’t be better timed. Harvey’s voice has always been singular and I don’t mean the sound of it. In 1983 when I was a 17-year-old gay kid on Long Island,…
