Symptoms/Signs of Codependency
The main sign of codependency is consistently elevating the needs of others above your own. This may manifest as self-sacrifice, seeking approval from others, or accepting blame to avoid conflict. Codependency often has you funneling your energy into supporting the … Continue reading →
5 Habits to Say Goodbye to for a Calmer, Less Stressful Life
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel like life is a never-ending race. Deadlines, notifications, and an endless stream of to-dos often leave us overwhelmed and out of sync with ourselves. But what if there’s a better way? Enter … Continue reading →
10 Signs Your Child Has Developed a Secure Attachment
Developing a healthy bond with your kids is the goal of any parent. Not only does it impact their relationship with you (their primary caregiver), it also will impact their future relationships–with friends, romantic partners and more. And that bond … Continue reading →
Scientists Have Discovered The Maximum Age a Human Can Live To
Research conducted in The Netherlands has found that the maximum ceiling life span for a female is 115.7 years. For men, it is slightly lower at 114.1 years but even so, that’s a long time. This conclusion was come to … Continue reading →
Learning About Asperger’s Syndrome in Adults
What is Asperger’s syndrome?Asperger’s syndrome is a developmental disorder that makes it very hard to interact with other people. People with this syndrome have some traits of autism. For example, they may prefer routine and not like change. But unlike … Continue reading →
4 Comforts for Anxious Christians
Anxiety and depression affect all kinds of people, regardless of spiritual development and maturity. The Bible helps us see that faith can flourish even amid fear or anguish. Yet there’s a tension here: following Christ doesn’t prevent us from struggling, … Continue reading →
What Does It Mean to Be Neurodivergent?
Neurodiversity is the concept that there are a variety of ways that people’s brains process information, function, and present behaviorally. Rather than thinking there is something wrong or problematic when some people don’t operate similarly to others, neurodiversity embraces all … Continue reading →
How Anxiety Leads to Problem Behavior
A 10-year-old boy named James has an outburst in school. Upset by something a classmate says to him, he pushes the other boy, and a shoving-match ensues. When the teacher steps in to break it up, James goes ballistic, throwing … Continue reading →
When Someone Has “Different Pronouns”: Explaining LGBT Pronoun Usage to our Kids
Learn how to address and answer your child’s questions about LGBT pronoun usage. Then, cultivate healthy conversations about how to equip your children to communicate using love, care, and compassion. “Alright class. Today we’re going to introduce ourselves. Start with … Continue reading →
How to Cope When You Feel Like You “Hate” Everyone
The following are some general tips to help you cope when you feel like you “hate” everyone. Some triggers that may cause you to feel general “hate” or anger toward others may include: Cognitive restructuring helps you to reframe or … Continue reading →