What if my Kid Doesn’t Want to Dress Up for Halloween?

A mother and daughter are having a pumpkin carving party in their backyard. Both the mom and daughter are wearing witches hats as they hold a small carved pumpkin.

Halloween can be a fun and exciting time for kids, filled with costumes, candy, and creativity. But what happens when your child says they don’t want to dress up for Halloween? This can catch parents off guard, especially when other children seem excited about costumes and trick-or-treating. If your child wants to trick-or-treat but doesn’t […]

How to Find More Calm and Inner Peace in Your Life

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When was the last time you felt calm? How often do you feel a deep sense of inner peace? If your immediate thought is that you’re not sure if you’ve ever felt a deep sense of inner peace, you’re not the only one. So many of us feel the constant barrage of stimuli, the racing […]

I Have Emetophobia! How Do I Manage It?

A young woman is sitting on her bed with her hands running through her hair. She has a distressed look on her face as she closes her eyes.

Living with emetophobia, the fear of vomiting, can be incredibly challenging. Whether it’s avoiding certain foods, steering clear of crowded places, or feeling uneasy at the thought of being around someone who might be sick, emetophobia can feel overwhelming and isolating. It can feel hard to tell others about your struggles, fearing how they will […]

My Teen is Struggling with Perfectionism! What Can I Do?

A mother and daughter are sitting on the dining table in their kitchen. The mother is helping her daughter with her homework. There is an open laptop and books in front of them.

Perfectionism can be a challenging and often misunderstood issue for teens. As parents, we want the best for our children, but sometimes, the drive for excellence can turn into an unhealthy obsession with flawlessness. This can lead to stress, anxiety, and even depression as teens strive to meet impossibly high standards—often at the expense of […]

The Link Between ADHD and Addiction – 3 Major Steps You Can Take to Help Treat Your ADHD

A young business woman is in her kitchen as she looks at the watch on her hand. She is running late from work.

Living with ADHD can be challenging, especially when it coexists with other conditions like addiction. ADHD affects a person’s ability to focus, stay organized, and manage impulses. These symptoms can make individuals more susceptible to addiction, as they might turn to substances to cope with their struggles. However, understanding the connection between ADHD and addiction […]

Back to School Perfectionism and Anxiety: How to Manage the New School Year

Two female Asian American friends are walking together on their school campus. They are both holding books in their hands with their backpacks on.

As the new school year approaches, excitement and anticipation often mix with feelings of anxiety and pressure. For many students, the start of school brings up concerns about meeting expectations, achieving perfect grades, and fitting in socially. These worries can spiral into perfectionism and anxiety, creating an overwhelming sense of dread rather than the joy […]

Unpacking In-Law Issues! Three Ways to Have Healthier Relationships with your In-Laws!

A young African American couple is on a walk with their two children and their parents. The 6 of them are walking in a park side by side.

Unpacking In-Law Issues! Three ways to Have Healthier Relationships with your In-Laws  Navigating relationships with in-laws can be one of the most challenging aspects of family life. Whether it’s tension around holidays, disagreements about parenting, or simply personality clashes, these relationships can create stress and strain even in the strongest marriages. When you marry the […]

Steps to Self-Love as an LGBTQ Person

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In a world where acceptance and understanding can still feel like rare commodities, the journey toward self-love is especially important for LGBTQ individuals. There is a lot to celebrate in the LGBTQ community, including priceless contributions to human rights, science and technology, and the arts. This journey is not just about feeling good about oneself; […]

What if I have Body Dysmorphic Disorder? Three Things to Know About BDD

An Asian American woman is looking at herself closely in the mirror. She is pinching her nose as she leans into the mirror.

In today’s world, where social media and constant connectivity often set unrealistic beauty standards, it’s not uncommon to feel dissatisfied with our appearance from time to time. Thanks to social media’s connectivity, the idea of having a dysmorphic view of yourself has also become more widely known. However, some people experience an entirely different level […]