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You can put a lot of pressure on yourself as a stepparent, especially during the holidays. There’s so much to do and you want everything to be perfect. However, this pressure to make the most of the holidays can cause you to become more of a “Stepparent Scrooge” if you aren’t careful. You may find…
Has it been hard for you to focus and concentrate lately? Trying to remember even basic things such as a grocery list or an appointment may have been really difficult. And has it been next to impossible to get any work done? You may be struggling with memory loss and lack of concentration due to…
These have been trying times for many reasons. It’s been very hard for many of us to keep maintaining friendships during this difficult time. Our physical health has been at risk for months as the possibility of infection due to COVID-19 looms. Mental health has also suffered due to stay-at-home orders and social distancing. The…
It sounds counterintuitive, but there are pitfalls to being in a committed relationship. How can that be? Isn’t being in a relationship considered to be the ideal situation in our society? Yes, that’s true to an extent. However, what’s at issue are the relationship challenges that we just don’t talk about. Most people only consider…
Obsessing over the news, especially bad news, isn’t a new thing. You may have known someone who, before the rise of the Internet, always seemed to be glued to the news channel or constantly followed incoming headlines. However, news coverage then was limited to TV, radio, newspapers, and magazines. If you had your fill of…
Have you ever considered the negative effects of staying indoors? Okay, realistically, camping may not be your thing. There’s no way that you could be convinced that spending a weekend in a tent is fun. You’d much prefer to stay in the comfort of your home and watch TV. Still, just because you don’t like…
Of all the ways that a narcissist commits emotional abuse, invalidation is one that is particularly harmful. It is a vicious form of manipulation in which you are told that your emotions are not worth the time, energy, or space for consideration. This at the heart of what narcissism is all about. To the narcissist, they…
The last several months have left us all feeling more stressed-out and frazzled. We now must juggle working from home full-time while also navigating a pandemic. With all that going on, it makes sense then that the sexual connection that you have with your partner might not be what it was pre-pandemic. After all, stress is…
You’re a dad and an incredibly proud one at that. Being a father and looking after your child is your priority in life. However, there may be times that you struggle. Perhaps there’s a lot of stress at work, or you may get frustrated and angry. Yet, it’s important for you to be a role model for…
“Will it ever get any better?” You may have found yourself asking this question, or something similar, over the last few months. And who would blame you? COVID-19 has affected every aspect of our society. What were once typical activities—going out to eat, attending a sporting event, or even getting a hug from a friend—are now met…