Relationships and Parenting

The Delayed Adolescence of the Golden Child

The Golden Child and the Problem Child work together in a family system to "correct" dysfunction... at a price price. For the Golden Child, it can mean delayed adolescence as they suppress healthy development in order to preserve the family status quo, only to have changes emerge in strange and even childish ways later on...

Parenting and Romance: How to love your partner while parenting together

How do parenting couples stay connected? Is it reserved for the lucky ones with the easiest babies, or the most babysitters? Although those things can help (!), it is most often couples who keep returning to a few key basics - fondness, shared enjoyment, and feeling seen - that stay connected even as family life...

How to Prioritize Connection Over Being “Right” in Relationships

All couples experience conflict... but the need to communicate effectively during arguments, when we feel hurt or misunderstood, can feel like the last thing we want to focus on. How can we navigate conflicts in a way that keeps us close instead of driving us apart? Couple and family therapist Patricia Paul shares recommendations to...

Growing Together

The cozy Fall change of seasons can signal changes in the tone and the depth of our of our intimate partner relationships as well. Read on to explore couples and family therapist Candace Kensley's reflections on deepening partnerships during this autumnal period, sometimes known as cuffing season 💕

How to use emotional validation to support your teen

In her well-explained and beautifully written blog, Connecte Montreal Psychology therapist and PhD Student Margarita Miseros walks us through the steps of a recipe for using emotional validation that will help parents and teens handle big emotions.

To Parents of Young Children – We Wish You a Merry Holiday Season

For parents of young children, the holiday period can mean stress and overwhelm from family dynamics, seasonal responsibilities, and the pressure to create a magical experience for the little ones. Dr Jessica Corbeil shares some science-backed tools and advice to help parents navigate this demanding time and foster a harmonious holiday season for themselves and...

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