Depression: 5 Myths and Misconceptions
According to the National Mental Health Association, 43 percent of Americans think depression is a weakness or character deficit. Unfortunately, this is just one of many misconceptions associated with the illness. These misconceptions, or myths, are the reason depression is so often stigmatized. Let’s take a closer look at some of the more common fallacies […]
Coping with the Trauma of Divorce during COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, stress and tension are on the rise everywhere. If you happen to be navigating a divorce, you’re also dealing with the trauma of ending a relationship, which may be further complicated by the necessary rules of social distancing. Add in illness or a job loss, and there’s a good […]
Let’s Talk Politics
7 Tips for discussing politics with older kids and teens In last month’s post, I wrote about the importance of talking with younger children about politics – minus the anger that characterizes so much of the political conversation today. While younger children aren’t likely to get involved in heated political discussions, they’re watching to see […]
Pint-Sized Politics
How to raise politically savvy kids – without the anger and vitriol When it comes to unsettling times, 2020 appears to be in the running for first prize. From COVID-19 to worldwide protests, there’s been no shortage of anxiety-inducing events to keep everyone awake at night. Now, with only about five months until the national […]
Talking to Your Kids about Racism
Racism is one of the most complicated, heartbreaking, infuriating and important topics that parents must navigate with their children. For people of color, it is a defining but unavoidable element of society. Now, as protests against police brutality dominate the headlines, parents everywhere are talking to their kids about racism – many for the first […]
How to Cope with Post-Divorce Loneliness
Not sure what to do when your kids are spending time with your ex? Divorce comes with a host of positive and negative emotions. In fact, it’s not unusual to experience feelings of anger, frustration, sadness, and sometimes even relief as you and your ex-spouse navigate separate lives. For most people, these emotions are rather […]
COVID-19 and Mental Health Issues
Nearly half of American adults report that COVID-19 has negatively affected their mental health. For people with existing mental health conditions, the added burden can lead to a potential mental health crisis. However, it’s important to know that the support of family and friends can make a difference for a loved one who has a […]
Is the Quarantine Putting a Strain on Your Relationship?
Remember when you dreamed of spending more alone time with your spouse or significant other, but busy schedules always seemed to get in the way? Now that a global pandemic has forced most of the country to shelter-in-place, you may have more time with your partner than you bargained for. Depending on your situation, that […]
Coping with Isolation during the Pandemic
These are bizarre times. Yes, there have been pandemics in the past, but never with the level of technology and interconnectivity in place today. Like many, you may be working from home, but you still face an onslaught of information through the news and social media. There you sit, helplessly reading stories about coronavirus from […]
Feeling More Tired Than Usual During This Coronavirus Lockdown?
I’ve noticed a lot of people on social media saying they’ve been feeling tired earlier than usual while on lockdown. Normally able to stay up into the small hours, they are now hitting the pillow at 10 pm. Many wonder how this can be when we are all doing less. The feelings of fatigue that […]
