TOOLS TO MANAGE HOLIDAY STRESS

Have you waited in a long line to purchase gifts, caught the same traffic light 3 times due to heavy traffic, been bumped into without an apology, or felt stressed while out in public this holiday season? Chances are you have answered yes to some, if not all, of these questions.As a counselor at Life […]

HELPING KIDS COPE WITH DIVORCE DURING THE HOLIDAYS

As a counselor who works with children at Life Skills Resource Group Orlando, I am aware that at the top of many children’s holiday wish list is a wish that their parents will get back together. Of course that’s not likely to happen for most children of divorce, so the holidays are a difficult time. […]

WHEN PARENTS DIVORCE

Nearly 50% of marriages end in divorce these days and according to the Associated Press, Florida has one of the higher rates in the country.Parents invariably divorce for a multitude of reasons, but their ultimate goal is to create a happier, healthier life for themselves and their children.What parents often overlook is that their actions […]

I HAVE A BABY …… NOW WHAT?

It seems like many of my friends are pregnant or new parents. Pregnancy is an exciting time, where you have so many wishes and dreams for your child. You imagine how they will be as adults, and what kind of people they will become. In those moments, you don’t generally imagine arguing with your child […]