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“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”
-Benjamin Franklin
Sibling relationships can be some of the most enduring and formative bonds in a person’s life. But they don’t come without conflict. Whether it’s a fight over toys, attention, or boundaries, sibling rivalry is a normal part of growing up in a shared family space. However, when these rivalries go unmanaged, they can create lasting emotional wounds, disrupt the peace of the household, and stress parents trying to maintain harmony.
In couples counseling, one of the most common challenges we encounter isn’t explosive conflict—it’s the quiet drift that happens when couples stop having regular, everyday conversations. Over time, what might seem like trivial chatter or casual observations get overlooked, and instead, couples find themselves only communicating when something is wrong.
Summer break brings a mix of excitement, freedom, and unpredictability for most families. But for divorced or separated parents, this time of year often carries added pressure. While children are hoping for fun, travel, and relaxation, their parents may be quietly navigating the emotional weight of shared custody, transitions between households, and the complexities of coordinating vacations.
Have you ever felt like your mind was going a hundred miles per hour, your emotions were pulling you in every direction, and your body felt tense or disconnected? Maybe it happened during a stressful work week, a challenging family conversation, or in the middle of a crowded grocery store. These are common moments when people benefit from feeling grounded. But what does that actually mean?
Each June, Father’s Day invites us to pause and celebrate the men who have shaped our lives through their strength, care, and guidance. For many families, this day is a time of gratitude and connection. But it’s also a powerful opportunity to look deeper—beyond the surface-level celebrations—and talk about something that’s often overlooked: the mental health of fathers.
When you're planning a future together, it's easy to focus on the wedding, shared goals, and building a life as a couple. But one of the most important (and often overlooked) conversations in premarital counseling is about parenting—not just if you want children, but how you see yourselves as future parents.
Planning a wedding can be an exciting and joyful experience, but it can also bring significant stress, especially when navigating complex family dynamics. With the desire to create a beautiful day that reflects the couple’s vision, family members often become involved, sometimes in ways that lead to tension or conflict.
