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Dissolving Friendships with Kids on the Autism Spectrum
We all have friendships. And, somewhere along the way many of us have had to walk away from a friendship or two—for whatever reason. Friendships happen in many ways, with or without our kids. With kids, I’d like to address two situations… One is when parents are friends, and they get their children together. The…
5 Ways Friendships Improve Your Health
Stress relief. When things get crazy, you might feel far too busy to schedule that brunch. But when youre slammed, thats actually when you need your friends the most: the laughter, distraction, and catharsis that they can provide are among the best medicine there is.
How to Maintain Healthy Friendships
Maintaining strong, healthy friendships throughout your life provides many social and health benefits. In addition to companionship, friends can be a source of support during difficult times. Having healthy friendships can help improve your mood, lower your stress level, help you feel cared about and give you a sense of belonging. Similar to other types of relationships, maintaining a healthy friendship takes some time and a little effort.
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Parent Burnout: Top 3 Ways to Thrive with Community Support
Authors: Dr. Eve Loren Goldstein and Danielle Matthew, LMFT It was Friday morning, the end of one of those typical exhausting weeks of work and weeknight commitments. The last thing I wanted to do was to squeeze in one more obligation, but I saw on my calendar "coffee with the principal" at my child’s school. …