By Chuck Schaeffer — 2018
Coping with the psychological and physiological shifts of fatherhood.
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“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.” ~Nelson Mandela
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Taking care of a chronically ill child is one of the most draining and difficult tasks a parent can face. Beyond handling physical challenges and medical needs, you’ll have to deal with your child’s emotional needs and the impact that a prolonged illness can have on the entire family.
Child life specialists help families cope in a healthcare environment, and parents can look to them to learn how to help sick kids.
Our child has a chronic illness or disability. How can we help him learn to live as best as he can with his condition?
Learn how to cope, manage your emotions and keep stress in check when a child is diagnosed with chronic illness.
All relationships go through phases, there will be good times and challenges. When you recognize that your relationship is in a rough spot, take heart. Great relationships don’t happen by luck. There are the specific skills and actions that strengthen our relationships.
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Adult relationships succeed or fail for many reasons beyond the partners' childhoods, of course. Most people have to work to master the skills necessary to make romantic relationships endure and flourish, and threats to their connection are sources of great psychological anguish.
Couples’ fights in lockdown are often about the unremitting intensity of togetherness. The sooner you de-escalate a fight, the sooner you can begin working on real solutions.
How couples fight is just as important as how they love, and it's one of the most predictive factors for a successful relationship. All couples have conflict and will cause each other distress from time to time.
Why the scale won’t help your child reach a healthy weight.