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If an adult child is struggling, it's important for parents to create a safe space for them. Frame your help as a partnership to get them back on track. The best thing you can do is offer support without judgment—and listen more than you speak. Parents often struggle to...

Silent Cries: 5 Signs Your Adult Child Is Struggling

As the last of the boxes are packed and the final hugs are exchanged, the realization sets in—you’re an empty nester. The home that once buzzed with the energy of growing kids is now noticeably quieter, and the constant rhythm of parenthood has slowed to a stillness that can feel both foreign and liberating. This stage of life, often referred to as the “empty nest” phase, is a profound transition, not just for the children stepping into their independent lives but for the parents left behind to redefine theirs. So, what’s next?

The Next Stage of Parenting

Growing up with a highly unstable parent means navigating a confusing mix of affection and emotional storms. This environment forces children to become hypervigilant, censoring their needs and emotions. Healing requires acknowledging the validity of your experience. They shower you with love and empathy for one minute, leaving you feeling...

The Rollercoaster of Love: Growing Up With an Unstable Parent

Loneliness is the gateway to anxiety and depression. Relationships have recognizable phases. Nonverbal language is the key to social success. We yearn to be connected to others. Developmental psychologists tell us we’re born with nonverbal behaviors that pull caring responses from others that help us to survive. As we grow...

Never Alone, Always Lonely

"Loud thoughts" can be distressing and difficult to describe. There are many causes of loud thoughts. Psychotherapy including acceptance committment therapy can help. Sometimes a description of what we are experiencing is elusive. With mental health, it is useful to have a term for what we are dealing with. Often, I meet individuals who don't know that there is a word for what they are going through or that others have endured it. This can be an isolating experience. Discovering what is going on can be illuminating and relieving.

Why Is My Mind So Loud?

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Life is full of challenges, uncertainties, and moments that can leave us feeling overwhelmed. But as renowned psychologist Byron Katie teaches, it's often not the situations themselves that cause us suffering, but our thoughts about them.

Why People Have Difficult Lives: 9 Conclusions from Psychologist Byron Katie

What kind of woman can't you get along with, why a person has no friends, and other wise lessons from Hermann Hesse that can "change the world" Hermann Hesse is a man who left an indelible mark on 20th century literature. His work is permeated with deep reflections on the meaning of life, self-knowledge, and the desire for spiritual development.

Why a person has no friends, and other wise lessons from Hermann Hesse that can "change the world"

Early childhood experiences crucially impact long-term development. Adverse childhood experiences can lead to long-term mental health issues, including depression and anxiety. Proactive early interventions improve mental health and personal growth. This post is part of a series in which I gather insights from leadership, diversity, and wellness experts. Mental health...

How Does Early Childhood Shape Us?

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After 13 years of marriage, Bethany Meola acknowledges she and her husband can get mired in the midlife chaos that comes with navigating careers and raising three children.

That’s why the six-second kiss felt so good.

A daily intimacy exercise pioneered by couples therapists and clinical psychologists John and Julie Gottman, the six-second kiss is what it sounds like — taking a few moments out of each day to connect physically with your partner.



“It’s kind of a funny thing to put on the to-do list,” said Meola, who first learned of the Gottmans’ work while studying for a theology master’s degree focused...

Pucker up: Couples therapist reveals 6-second daily ritual that could save your relationship

Requirements for doctor's notes of excuse for school absences are inequitable. Administrative labeling of absences as "excused," "unexcused," or "truant" are unhelpful. School-related anxiety places high demands on pediatric resources. As all parents know, the start of a new school year stirs up anxiety. How could it not? Going back...

Chronic Absenteeism and the Role of the Doctor's Note

Have you experienced a time in life when you felt lonely, unloved or undervalued? If so, you are not alone. All of us have felt this way at one time or another. Like millions of women from our era, I didn’t always love who I was. Despite the success I had achieved in business and acting, I undervalued myself. Along with a sense of feeling I did not fit in with others, there were prolonged periods of my life where I felt unloved.

10 Steps to Loving Yourself Unconditionally After 60

Albert Ellis, considered one of the key figures in the field of psychotherapy, had an invaluable impact on psychological science with his innovative approach. He provided deep insights into human behavior and practical tools for achieving emotional well-being and happiness.

He Lived 93 Years: 4 Wise Rules of Life from the Most Influential Psychotherapist Albert Ellis

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Justin Timberlake had a pricey wristwatch, a vape pen, and over $300 in cash on him when he was arrested on DWI charges on eastern Long Island in June. Law enforcement officers discovered the singer, 43, holding a vape device, a Rolex watch, a gold band, and a wallet containing $306 in bills when he was arrested in Sag Harbor on June 18, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Justin Timberlake had a vape pen, Rolex, and $306 cash at the time of his DWI arrest: police report

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The “no contact” rule has been blowing up on TikTok, but how useful is it when you’re trying to get over a breakup? I asked a therapist to explain from a psychological standpoint, plus advice on how to cut ties with en ex when you’re trying to move on.

What Is a No-Contact Rule Breakup? I Asked a Therapist to Explain

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Finding solace and support during periods of depression is essential for maintaining mental well-being. While therapy and medication are important components of treatment, engaging in hobbies can also play a significant role in alleviating symptoms and promoting a sense of stability.

10 Hobbies Depressed People Say Keeps Them Sane

Explosive aggression and emotional volatility can escalate into physical abuse over time. Jealousy and social isolation often leads to controlling and abusive behaviors. Others may see these signs. Gaslighting erodes trust and inflicts lasting psychological harm. These relationship behaviors as beige flags can serve as warning signs for future problems...

5 Beige Flags in Relationships

Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Balkhi, better known as Rumi, left us with so much wisdom and insight through his teachings and powerful poetry. Even though his teachings were created in the 13th century, they are still applicable today.

11 Life Lessons Everyone Should Learn From Rumi

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From losing yourself in daydreams to being a night owl, there are a number of behaviours that are common among those with a high IQ - so next time you're given a funny look, just blame your big brain

Talking to yourself and six other baffling behaviors that prove you're a genius

A-Z-Animals

Humans aren’t the only species that mourn their loved one’s passing. In fact, there are several animals that grieve and understand death. Even Darwin thought animals could have all sorts of emotions, like misery and happiness. And these observations have been around for millennia. For example, Pliny the Elder recorded elephants mourning their dead in […]

5 Animals That Grieve and Understand Death

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Loneliness is a powerful emotion that can drive people to seek comfort in various ways. For many, food becomes a source of solace, filling the void left by the absence of social connections. The act of eating can temporarily soothe the ache of loneliness, providing a brief respite from emotional pain. However, turning to food as a solution to loneliness can lead to a cycle of emotional eating, weight gain and even deeper feelings of isolation. In this article, we explore why using food to cope with loneliness should be your last resort, and how finding healthier alternatives can lead to long-term emotional well-being.

Why turning to food should be your last resort when you’re lonely

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When Gentle Parenting Feels Phony

Gentle parenting is a term for parenting that centers children's emotions while maintaining boundaries. Responding to your child's emotional pain as you might react to injuries...

When Gentle Parenting Feels Phony

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