Whether you love the holidays or loathe them, there’s one thing most people can agree on – they can be stressful! This year, more than ever, the holidays are bound to feel a little overwhelming. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, many traditions are changing. People are being forced to find new ways to be in […]
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The holiday season can be a delightful time of togetherness and celebration. However, underneath that beauty, financial stress is often lurking and waiting to sabotage your relationships with those who matter most. If arguments about money and spending have darkened your holidays before, there are steps you can take to prepare ahead for this year.
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The holiday season is meant to be a time of togetherness. Even though things might look a little different this year, most people are still trying to find ways to stay connected. But the holidays can also be a time of stress. If you don’t set boundaries for your extended family, you might rush around,
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People turn to alcohol for various reasons. Sometimes it’s to cope with hardships or other mental health issues, such as depression or anxiety. When alcohol consumption becomes a problem, it can lead to more significant issues in your relationship. Alcohol abuse is different from social drinking. It can consist of anything from binge drinking once
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Everyone has those moments when you go home to visit family, and it doesn’t go well. Sometimes, they flat out disappoint you. Of course, there’s your one uncle whom everyone smiles and rolls their eyes as he talks about how taxes are too high. But what happens when your family disappoints you on a personal level. Maybe
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At this point, almost everyone has felt the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in some way. Though most states across the country are reopening in some capacity, there are still plenty of changes and things that don’t quite feel “normal.” With autumn just around the corner, kids and teens are heading back to school. For
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If you’re like most people then you trust your gut. Right now, it’s saying that your relationship is going nowhere. Your partner has been distant, perhaps. Plus, you might have noticed a significant decrease in your connection lately. That’s hard to admit to yourself. Nobody likes to think that their relationship has no future. Sometimes,
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When most people think about abusive relationships, physical harm is usually the first thing that comes to mind. While physical abuse can be horrifying and should receive all the attention it gets, emotional abuse is frequently overlooked. In many cases, emotional abuse can be as harmful, hurtful, and damaging as physical abuse. It may not
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We often stereotype teenagers for their “moodiness.” They may not be happy all of the time. There’s a difference, though, between typical teenage blues and something much more severe. That’s why it’s essential to recognize some of the common signs of depression or suicidal thoughts. If your teen is withdrawn, has issues sleeping, has abandoned
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The COVID-19 pandemic still isn’t over. While the country may have “shut down” temporarily, some things are starting to get back to normal — or, a new sense of normal. That includes schooling for millions of children and teenagers across the country. Most teenagers had to adjust to remote learning in March of this year.
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