Every family seems to go through difficult times, the stress can hurt everyone. It may be one member in the family that has an issue that affects many. Perhaps it is the discord sometimes experienced between family members that overflow onto everyone, especially when a family celebration comes around. It may be that you are in the midst of a family difference and you do not even understand how it happened. [...]
I work with parents of children experiencing issues such as autism. Providing the child with a safe play enrionment at home is essential. Recently I received a message from Danny Knight who is a dad living in Philadelphia. He is the co-creator of FixItDads.com which offers tips for home improvement projects. Danny has worked with many families to provide a safe environment for the autistic child. I hope any parents [...]
The was a recent groundbreaking study examining relationships and health outcomes of couples over a 20-year span. These results may surprise some. This study included how several factors link relationship quality with our health outcomes. The study looked at data from 1995 through to 2011, using several thousand participants. They looked at people who were married or in a long-term relationship. The study found a connection between positive health outcomes [...]
Arranging Finances after Separation. Once you and your partner have made that decision to separate, there are a few first priorities you need to do. Issues to sort after separating often involve your money and finances. The finances are what takes the largest hit and causes the biggest threat, it is what can escalate conflict. If you can make an effort to discuss this issue logically to avoid the emotional amplification, [...]
