Quarantine might be hard, but don’t let it be hard on your love life. Whether you’ve been dating a short time or have been married for years, I have some stay-at-home date ideas that will strengthen your relationship! I know I have written about quarantine the last couple weeks now…but can anyone think about anything
The days seem to blend together in this Groundhog Day that is COVID-19 quarantine. I would like to suggest six questions that will cause introspection and perhaps prompt you to certain actions that will lift your spirits. Hi, again. It’s me, still in quarantine. How are you doing? Hanging in there? I know, this entire
While the “See 10, Do 10,” push-up challenge is circulating the internet, I have another suggestion for four crucial exercises that will strengthen your physical, mental, spiritual and creative senses during this crazy time of quarantine. Push-ups are hard. I had a couple friends tag me in the #See10Do10 push-up challenge on Instagram and it
As we creatively cultivate social interaction and learn how to manage our time, our days will be filled with happiness and hope. Hundreds of factors influence our mental health and well-being. From disruptions in our social contact to our regular routines, the current conditions of the world are placing millions at risk for a mental
As we make our physical health a priority at this time, we will strengthen our mental capacity to cope, overcome, and press forward. I often underestimate the relationship between my physical and mental health. I have been reminded of their dependence on each other as I have read information from doctors and psychologists about how
As your world continues to change drastically each day, you can rise to the challenges it brings through small daily habits that bring peace and happiness into your everyday life. With the recent unprecedented changes to social, occupational, and daily living routines, it seems that the world is in a constant state of panicked isolation.
Sometimes understanding the basics of fear can help our minds slow down and be intentional in how we deal with it.
“You will never look back on life and think, ‘I spent too much time with my kids.’” ~Unknown A good friend of mine recently posted a darling picture of her family–toddler and all–hiking along a trail in the foothills of Utah. She said their family had a goal in 2020 to spend 1,000 hours outside.
“It’s not enough to love your kids. You have to know how to communicate love to a child so that he genuinely feels loved.” ~ Dr. Chapman Dr. Laura Markham, founder of “Aha! Parenting,” clinical psychologist, and mother says, “The kids who thrive are the ones who feel loved, accepted and cherished for exactly who
“No matter what our circumstances, we’re all carrying around things that hurt — and they can hurt us if we keep them buried inside,” he wrote. “Not talking about our inner lives robs us of really getting to know ourselves and robs us of the chance to reach out to others in need.” ~Kevin Love
Our guest blogger shares an honest and vulnerable experience of her introduction to motherhood.
“Our anxiety does not come from thinking about the future, but from wanting to control it.” ~ Kahil Gibran You are dating someone wonderful. You are happy. You are strongly attracted to your partner. There is a deep level of trust, commitment, and enjoyment in your relationship. Yet, despite it all, you find yourself ruminating…
Melissa Cluff is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in North Texas, providing face-to-face and telehealth therapy options to clients in Texas.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in North Texas, providing face-to-face and telehealth therapy options to clients in Texas.
