Becoming a stepparent or welcoming a new stepparent into your own life can bring both challenges and benefits. It can be difficult to mesh family cultures, habits, and parenting styles, but there are also great benefits that can come from having a stepparent. These...
Being a caregiver for a family member can be a stressful and difficult transition. In order to ensure that patients’ needs are being met and the home care is in line with health professionals, “family caregivers need information and training”1. The Prepared Family...
Connections with family members can be a great source of support and identity for individuals. Research has found that multigenerational, extended, and forged family bonds are especially beneficially for the wellbeing of children. There are several studies and...
The importance of having good friendships does not change, regardless of age. However, in order to benefit from a friendship, they need to be a “good” friend. What does it mean to be a “good” friend? There are many qualities that make someone a good friend, but they...
Raising children alone can bring unexpected and unique challenges. David S. Baxter, an area leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, said “Whatever your circumstances or the reasons for them, how wonderful you are. Day to day you face the struggles...
The parent-child relationship can sometimes feel paradoxical because these relationships can be amongst the most fulfilling and joyful, as well the most stressful and frustrating. Despite the ups and downs that parents experience with their children, two ways to help...