In the journey of any relationship, ups and downs are an inherent part of the experience. We all face challenges and difficulties, and sometimes, our minds have a tendency to amplify negative experiences. Which can lead us down a rabbit hole of catastrophic thoughts. This phenomenon, known as catastrophizing, can wreak havoc on our relationships. […]
Tag: Communication
How to Listen to Kids so They Will Talk
As adults, when we hear people talking about a problem, we tend to want to fix it. We tend to give advice and offer solutions. The same thing can happen with parents and kids. For example: if a child is sad that they cannot go to the park because it is raining outside, a parent […]
How to Find a Middle Ground with your Teen
Being a parent to a teenager can be difficult. There is confusion and a lot of gray areas, and not every decision has a clear cut answer. There is no guidebook or formula to raising a teenager. Sometimes it can feel like you are going along with your teenager and that you’re on the same […]
Passive Social Media Usage and Ways to Combat It
At times, it feels like we have access to entire worlds at our fingertips — all through the use of our smartphones. Our phones have fantastic capabilities, allowing us to document important moments through photos, navigate our way around a new town, or make dinner reservations instantly without speaking to a soul. They can even […]