Tips for Getting Off your Devices
“Just a sec,” say nine out of 10 parents answering an email when their kid asks them for something. If it’s hard for us to jump out of the digital world, just imagine you’re 3 and the lines between fantasy and reality are already blurred — then throw in a super-engaging, colorful, fun, immersive experience. Or you’re 5 and […]
Why Do We Get Jealous in Relationships?
In an interview, John Gottman was once asked what to do about “insatiable jealousy” in relationships. His response hit on something really profound for me. “I believe that every person has areas of enduring vulnerability. For a marriage to succeed, these vulnerabilities need to be understood and honored.” This flips jealousy on its head. Instead of […]
Social anxiety is more than shyness (video)
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How to stop worrying (infographic)
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Social Isolation is a Bigger Problem Than We Think
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Validating Children in Stepfamilies – (video)
Dr. Patricia Papernow discusses how critical it is to validate a child’s feelings within a stepfamily and how to effectively do so. Dr. Papernow is a psychologist in private practice in Hudson, MA, where she divides her time between clinical practice, supervision, and training. As a clinician, Dr. Papernow works primarily in the Internal Family […]
How to get your teenager helping around the house
I’m quickly approaching a time where I have teenagers in the home. I vividly remember being one myself not too long ago. My main chore in the house was the dishes. I had to hand wash them. Ugh. Other than that though my mother did everything so, all-in-all, I would say I had a fairly […]
Ways of Preventing Social Isolation Among Seniors
As seniors age, their lives can become more isolated. Their families are no longer at home with them, and they may begin to isolate themselves from the outside world because it has become more difficult for them to get out. Social isolation among seniors can also impact their health. A study by the Proceedings of the […]
The Benefits of Play (infographic)
The Power of Forgiveness (infographic)
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The Domestic Violence Cycle (infographic)
Do you think you’ve been a victim of domestic violence, or know someone who has? This IRUSA infographic shows some of the signs and stats related to domestic violence. For more information and resources, visit irusa.org/saynotodv