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Written by: A. Won Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/parenting/empty-nesters-adjusting-to-me-time After dedicating what feels like your entire life to caring for your kids, they’re finally setting out on their own. You’re a newly-minted empty nester....

Written by: S. Dell'Imperio Do you bristle at the term “self care”? It’s not cynical to admit that talk about self care can feel a little too fluffy – especially to those with chronic pain (affectionately, “spoonies”). However, strategically recharging your ...

Written by: C. Beck Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/parenting/self-parenting-day  On Mother’s or Father’s Day, dealing with your difficult parents becomes even more of a minefield. They might already treat you as less-than and make ridiculous deman...

Written by: J. Gobin, LMSW If you’re reading this article, you are most likely unhappy and considering asking for a divorce. We’re here to help! Just want to get one thing clear first:  Make sure you REALLY want a divorce and are not just angry with or wanti...

Written by: S. Fader Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/parenting/covid-19-shows-how-to-bond-with-family  COVID-19 is a devastating pandemic. The entire world is experiencing a shutdown, we are quarantined, and we are scared for our safety like never ...

Written by: S. Fader Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/parenting/how-to-react-when-kid-pushes-your-buttons-annoying  kay. We all know that parenting is a full-time job with no breaks. And we all know that while it is the most rewarding thing on earth...

Written by: J. Gobin, LMSW We live in a world where technology has drastically altered the way we exist–and continues to do so. It has touched our lives, careers, communication, transportation, medicine, and more. So, it only makes sense that technology would...

Written by: S. Fader Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/parenting/how-to-set-boundaries-with-kids  It’s crucial to set gentle, loving boundaries in the household. We know that boundaries are important for children and can keep them safe. But they can ...

Written by: C. Beck For people going through divorce, the path forward isn’t so clear-cut. Strong emotions can blur your thought processes, and coping with a divorce requires you to rethink where you are and where you’re going. However, divorce is also a cha...

Written by: S. Fader Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/parenting/teaching-your-child-self-advocacy  With the emergence of COVID-19, self-advocacy is more important than ever. Your kids are home with you 24/7, and you have to tend to their needs for a...

Written by: S. Fader Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/parenting/my-kid-has-no-friends-what-do-i-do We usually think of kids as uninhibited and bubbly, chatty and sociable. But for kids with anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), simple shyness, or...

Written by: A. Ladha Narcissists are known to become angry and even to retaliate when things don’t go their way. If you’re married to a narcissist, you know how volatile your spouse can get in response to a challenge–or worse, an outright rejection like divor...

Written by: S. Fader Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/parenting/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-your-mental-health  When we’re raising children, it may be hard to acknowledge our own struggles and needs. We, parents, have a lot of responsibilities, a...

Written by: A. Won Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/parenting/13-high-school-struggles-and-how-to-handle-them Feel better about going into your school day with these ideas. It wont ever be easy, but you can give yourself an advantage over the crowd!...

Written by: M. Stanica Navigating the family dynamic after your parents’ divorce can be a minefield, let alone during the holidays. Anxiety over deciding who are you going to spend the holidays with and not hurting anyone’s feelings can make it hard to focus ...

Written by: C. Beck Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/parenting/why-is-my-teen-so-mean-to-me  Teenagers can be disrespectful to their parents. But it doesn’t always come from a personality defect or cruel intentions. Just as your emotions and enviro...

Written by: J. Gobin, LMSW Have you become concerned that your spouse is cheating? If your answer is yes, you are not alone. Experts like sociology professor Kassia Wosick, conducting research from the past two decades, show that on average, the rates of chea...

Written by: S. Rainne Can you mend a broken heart after a long term relationship? Yes. Have faith in your ability to heal from heartbreak, and get familiar with the 8-step process ahead. At the end of a long term relationship, only a few lucky folks escape f...

Written by: A. Toves Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/healing/re-parenting-yourself  How many of us could be more effective in the world, if only we had better skills to both take care of ourselves and interact with others? Having to re-parent your...

Written by: Y. Sewdayal Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/depression/i-dont-care-about-anything-anhedonia-help  Have you ever felt that everything you do has lost all its substance? Like “I don’t care about anything,” because there’s no enjoyment or ...