I Do Everything for the Kids…and He’s Blaming Me!
QUESTION: My husband and I are both in our 30s, married over 5 years with 2 kids under 2. We both work, I cut down to 3-4 days after our …
Don’t Let Comparison Rob You Of Holiday Joy
The holiday season is here, and with it comes expectations: gifts to buy, decorations to hang, treats to make, cards to send, parties to plan… the list goes on. While …
Help! My Extrovert In-laws are Draining my Holiday Cheer
QUESTION: I’m having some anxiety about the holidays coming up. I am more of an introvert and it just feels draining to be around big groups, especially my husband’s family. …
When it’s Not the Most Wonderful Time: Navigating Loss During the Holidays
Many people will be hanging twinkling lights, baking cookies, and checking off gift lists in the coming weeks as we usher in the holiday season. However, for those grappling with …
5 Tips To A Sober Season
It can be a challenge (and a triumph) to stay sober when you live in a society that glamorizes alcohol. Mix in preparing for house guests, family drama, and obligatory …
Managing Holiday Expectations: Tips to Avoid Stress and Focus on Joy this Holiday Season
My late mother was a sentimental soul…and a perfectionist. This combination made holidays like Thanksgiving particularly fraught in my household. In theory, my mom loved all the little traditions like …
Helping Kids Cope With the Halloween ‘Hangover’
By Jillian Amodio, LMSW, Mental Health Contributor Halloween seems to get bigger and more exciting every year! Kids are planning what they want to dress up as months in advance, …
Navigating Teen Relationships: 5 Tips from Talk to Me First
I had my first boyfriend in the final days of seventh grade. We’d been flirting for weeks, and his best friend was already “going out with” my best friend, so …
Finding Humor and Friendship while having a Brother with Special Needs
F When growing up with a brother who has special needs, I’ve accepted I lived a different type of life than most of my friends. My earliest memories involve the …
My Husband’s Use of Adult Films Is Affecting Our Intimacy & My Body Image
QUESTION: I’m struggling with myself and this situation…would love to hear your opinions, but please be nice. Recently I have been struggling with body insecurities and have noticed my husband …