Being a parent is really hard right now. Global rates of depression and anxiety among children and adolescents have doubled since the pandemic began, accelerating a mental health crisis that already existed. Rates of screen time and loneliness are soaring. As parents, we want to help our kids navigate the ongoing uncertainty, but all too…
⌄ Scroll down to continue ⌄ Have you ever felt overwhelmed and emotionally drained from trying to carry the pain or suffering of another person? If so, you were likely experiencing compassion fatigue. But what is compassion fatigue? While you might not have heard this phrase before, at some point in your life, you have…
⌄ Scroll down to continue ⌄ We all know the feeling—you are reading online news articles on a certain subject while listening to a podcast or the news on TV, and then BOOM! You feel too overwhelmed to figure out what to do next. You are stricken with a bout of what is commonly known…
When Deborah, 38, and Scott, 39, (*not their real names) sat on the couch in my office during a couples counseling session, they described their pursuer-distancer pattern. Deborah seeks more connection and affirmation than Scott is comfortable giving. When Deborah makes demands, Scott retreats because he feels criticized and unworthy. Deborah put it like this,…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. Spring has fully sprung! And is there any better time to reevaluate your health habits and overall well-being? It feels right to follow Mother Nature’s lead and use the spring…
By now, you’ve probably heard all about the importance of finding the right mattress (and if not, allow us to share!). But did you know that your pillow is just as essential for a comfortable snooze? Sleep doctors, physical therapists, and chiropractors are in agreement that there is one thing everyone should have in a…
Finding the perfect gift for my mom is incredibly difficult. If she really wants something, she’ll buy it herself. This leaves me scrambling ahead of Mother’s Day to pick a present that she’ll actually like—but not this year. Because instead of flowers or a random piece of home decor, I’m sending my mother the gift…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. The term “acne facial” may spark some confusion, even among the most seasoned spa service enthusiasts. Don’t all facials address clogged pores to some degree? Technically, yes, any type of…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. I once heard famous self-help author and mother Byron Katie declare that there’s no one better equipped to mother us than ourselves. Practicing being your own mother isn’t about having…
Are you coughing up furballs of shame and inadequacy? Maybe you’re trying your hardest, but no matter what you do, it doesn’t seem acceptable to another person, to your ability to succeed, or to change your negative feelings about yourself. Or perhaps you feel deficient or incompetent in some area of your life, but you…
