by mhthrive | Mar 19, 2025 | Family Issues
Blended families, formed when a couple with children from previous marriages come together, face unique challenges. These families often deal with complex dynamics, especially when children from both sides are introduced to new stepparents and step-siblings. The...
by mhthrive | Jan 10, 2024 | Family Issues, Helping a Loved One, Mental Health, Well-being
Motivating young adults who live at home can be difficult, as they are still residing in their childhood home but are autonomous adults to some degree. For parents, it might feel uncomfortable trying to ride the line between parenting and taking a back seat. If your...
by mhthrive | Feb 15, 2023 | Family Issues, Helping a Loved One, Substance Abuse
If you are wondering if your teenager may be smoking weed, you are likely experiencing high levels of stress and concern for their well-being. This concern is not misplaced, as regular use of marijuana in teens can cause potentially irreversible damage. Smoking weed...
by mhthrive | Jan 18, 2023 | Family Issues, Helping a Loved One
Raising kids can be extremely rewarding. It can also be frustrating and exhausting. While they can bring indescribable joy to your life, kids can also test your patience and your ability to manage them. Unfortunately, kids aren’t born with a “how to parent me”...
by mhthrive | Sep 29, 2022 | Family Issues, Helping a Loved One, Relationship Issues
Early adulthood is a time of great excitement. We perceive the future as infinite and brimming with opportunities and success. It’s a phase of intense experimentation. Midlife is considered as ages from 40 through 55, with some wiggle room on either side. Midlife...
by mhthrive | Sep 22, 2022 | Divorce, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Well-being
Marriage is one of the most significant milestones in one’s life. It marks the beginning of a new phase of life and brings with it many changes in responsibilities, aspirations, and lifestyle. Even though we know, on a rational level, that the fabric of life is woven...