by Niyatee Sukumaran, Ph.D. | Oct 24, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Family, Parenting, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Sleep/Relaxation, Stress
In your 20s, life often feels full of adventure and discovery. By your 30s, 40s, and 50s, however, the rhythm shifts. Life becomes busier, more demanding, and sometimes overwhelming. Many adults in this stage find themselves simultaneously raising children while also...
by Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | Aug 8, 2025 | Children, Family, Parenting, Relationships, Teens
I’m not quite sure how it’s possible, but the summer is already winding down. In theory, part of me finds the idea of new school supplies and a fresh start appealing. It’s the same part that daydreams about celebrating the kids’ first day back – imagining us...
by Niyatee Sukumaran, Ph.D. | Nov 15, 2024 | Anxiety, Family, Holidays, Stress
The holidays are a time when traditions, family gatherings, and festivities take center stage, and for many mothers, this means taking on the responsibility of organizing the celebrations. The role of the mother as the “heart” of holiday traditions is...
by Kristen Lipari, Ph.D. | Sep 27, 2024 | Anger, Family, Parenting, Perinatal, Relationships
Maternal rage is often misunderstood as anger or frustration experienced by mothers, stemming from the pressures and challenges of parenting. But it’s so much more. This intense emotional state is a response to systemic inequities, societal expectations, lack of...
by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Mar 8, 2024 | Family, Relationships, Stress
When it becomes clear that one or both of your elderly parents needs an increasing amount of assistance, many adult children find themselves weighing the pros and cons of living with their aging parents. Before you decide to move in with your elderly parents, or move...
by Sheila Allameh, Psy.D. | Dec 15, 2023 | Family, Personal Improvement, Relationships
What do you value? While it may appear to be a simple question, the answer is often met with a look of confusion followed by the reply, “I haven’t thought about that before.” If you have difficulty identifying your values, you’re not alone. This article will help you...
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