Articles for Adults
Self-Help Relationship Tools: Do They Really Work?
The idea of self-help has been around for a long time. But when it comes to something as complex as your relationship, can self-help tools really make a difference? They can, but not all relationship tools are created equal. The quality of the resource matters, as does how you use it. Research-based tools that teach concrete relationship skills can give
Quiet Quitting in Marriage: When Your Spouse Is There…but Not
Key Takeaways Quiet quitting in marriage happens when one or both partners remain in the relationship but gradually stop investing emotionally. It can look surprisingly peaceful because there may be less conflict—but less conflict can be a relationship red flag. Emotional withdrawal can develop after repeated disappointment, unresolved conflict, or a loss of hope that things can improve. Recognizing the
Teen Peer Pressure: Helping Your Teen Say No
Your teenager may know they should refuse the ride and still struggle to say no to the friend offering it. For you, the concern is straightforward: the driver does not have a license. For your teenager, refusing may also mean being laughed at or left out next time. You need to address the risk while understanding why they want to
Help Your Teenager Find Purpose: 3 Ways to Start
Photo: Valeriy_G / Getty Images/iStockphoto Your teenager may discover what they want from life by discovering what they have to offer. As parents, we tend to ask about the future in terms of college, qualifications and a job. We want our children to support themselves and enjoy their lives. But we can also ask about the people they hope to
Why Do Teens Take Risks? Inside the Teenage Brain
Photo: SimonSkafar / Getty Images When someone offers your teenager a drink at a party, the alcohol may be only part of the attraction. The same can be true of trying cannabis, speeding with friends in the car or attempting a dangerous stunt for a video: alongside the danger, they may see a chance to belong, impress someone or experience
Coach FEATURE: Imad Alarimi | The Launchpad
For Imad Alarimi, coaching begins with the human being. Based in Oman, Imad sees coaching as an opportunity to help people discover and explore more about themselves. Awareness, understanding and choice sit at the heart of his approach, with the coach creating space for clients to find their own answers rather than providing those answers for them. In a recent
Teen Driving Safety: Conversations for Parents
Photo: Artem Peretiatko / Getty Images/iStockphoto Your teenager is about to start driving, and you’re lying awake imagining them behind the wheel with friends talking over the music. Their phone buzzes, and they glance down just as the driver ahead begins to brake. What can you do beyond saying, “Please be careful”? You can practice driving together, of course. But
10 Ways You’re Hurting the Relationship with Your Adult Children (Without Knowing It)
When my children were in elementary school, I was busy being a mom and the future seemed distant. I was in the midst of soccer games, mounds of laundry, and meal preparation. I thought my boys would always be rough and tumble, video-game-playing, eating-all-the-groceries kids. In a blink, however, they transformed from smelly energetic boys to mature adults living on
Coaching As Your Second Act Career with Michele Margolin
Michele Margolin knows what it feels like to be successful on paper and completely lost on the inside. After years of practicing law as a criminal defense attorney, litigator, and advocate for children, she was good at her work — and utterly drained by it. She wrestled with “shoulds” and “have to’s.” She applied half-heartedly for different law jobs, went