Not too long ago, people questioned the validity of postpartum depression (PPD) in mothers. There has always been societal pressure on new parents to be overjoyed at the birth of their children and to be naturally engaged in every aspect of parenthood, regardless of how they feel. The truth [...]
Decades of research show that a parenting style has a significant impact on children’s mental health, so how do you know which parenting style helps? Which approaches are hurting, and how can you make the shift to help your child or teen? These are all questions that modern parents [...]
The decision to get married has always been a significant one, but the approach to preparing for marriage has undergone a dramatic transformation. Older generations entered marriage with cultural scripts and family patterns as their primary guides. Today’s couples face a different landscape, where they are encouraged to examine [...]
At the core of addictive behavior is distraction and avoidance. People with addictions are running from something or someone, whether they know it or not. Overcoming addiction is not a matter of changing our behavior and habits in hopes of getting a fresh start. That part of the journey [...]
Love is an endless act of forgiveness. Forgiveness is me giving up the right to hurt you for hurting me. – Beyoncé This quote by Beyoncé always speaks volumes to me when it comes to the reality of forgiveness. Often, forgiveness is only needed because we were hurt by [...]
It’s never wise to go along with something simply because other people do. Being intentional with how you live means recognizing that you have limited time on this earth and using it to accomplish meaningful goals. Getting married is on many people’s list of life goals, and it’s worth [...]
When you realize something isn’t right, you feel as though you’re standing at the edge of an unfamiliar landscape. There you are, holding your baby surrounded by people who expect you to feel joy. Yet, the weight pressing down on your chest echoes a different story. This is nothing [...]
The moment you became an adult, you probably started feeling it too: that growing pressure to stay young, to hide the years, to keep up with whatever look, pace, or lifestyle everyone seems to expect. You are certainly not the only one. You need to learn about successful aging. Nowadays, [...]
There is no reason exercise cannot be included in a plan for spiritual goals. A healthy plan for spiritual goals can include exercise, which is often seen as a physical goal. This goal isn’t a part of a fitness fad. Instead, it is a movement to weave health into spiritual [...]
It’s quite possible that the greatest joy a person can have in life is to bring another human being into the world. The joy and beauty that attend the birth of a child are hard to compare to any other experience. However, the process that comes with it can [...]
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