How To Balance Your Child’s Time When Getting Divorced
Parents take decisions and children have to live with the consequences. The decision to divorce may be one of the hardest decisions a parent ever has to make, but the sad truth is, if handled the wrong way, it can be even worse for the children. The good news is that handled the right way, divorce can be a manageable experience for children of any age. They may never be happy about it, but they can learn to come to terms with it, provided that they still get equal care and attention from both parents. Here are some tips on making that happen. Start by working out where children need to be and when In this context need means need and as such is non-negotiable. The most obvious example of places children need to be are school and bed. Block out these times and only these times. For the moment, ignore the issue of travel. Right now all that matters is where children need to be and when. Then work out where parents need to be and when In addition to work, parents also need sleep time, plus they may need time for other matters like doctor’s appointments or other caring responsibilities, such as taking care of elderly relatives. It may be possible, or even desirable, for children to be with them for some of these essential activities and where this is the case, make sure to take a note of this. As before, ignore travelling time, focus purely on where parents need to be and when and if children can be there too. Move on to working out where and when the children have their key commitments In this context, key commitments means the places the children really want to be, so their most important activities. This could…
Renters And Emotional Support Animals: Understand Your Rights
You find the perfect apartment just minutes from work. Plenty of space, lots of windows and a price point that fits your budget. Everything looks great until you discover the rental has a “no pets” policy. And your pet isn’t just any pet, she’s an emotional support animal who’s been by your side for years and there’s no way you’re moving without her, no matter how great the deal or location. Is there anything you can do? Landlords May Not Know the Importance of Emotional Support Animals Most landlords who have a “no pets” policy aren’t necessarily not animal lovers, they just want to protect their investment and ensure tenants have a peaceful environment. Help educate your future landlord with this important information about the need for an emotional support animal. Physical well-being impacts emotional well-being. Harvard University studies have shown that petting a dog decreases blood pressure, and have correlated dog ownership with lower triglyceride levels. Walking a dog increases physical activity, which correlates with an increase in endorphins. Improving these health metrics creates a less stressful environment which helps to decrease depressive symptoms. Depression and anxiety can create social isolation. Exercise, grooming and vet care are necessary elements of owning a pet. These necessities mean getting out and about which can lead to interactions with other people. Dogs, especially, are naturally social and draw people into interaction with their owners. Walking the dog or going to the groomer offers purpose and socialization and makes it easier for the pet owner to start up a dialogue. This decreased social isolation helps reduce the impact of depression and anxiety. People with depression and anxiety live with low self-esteem. An emotional support animal helps improve self-esteem which leads to a better quality of life. A study conducted by Dr. McConnell of…
More Than Just A Snore: The Impact Snoring Can Have On A Marriage
Snoring can be incredibly annoying, especially if you aren’t the snoring partner. Many people are nighttime snorers, but did you know that over time it can cause problems for your marriage? Not only can snoring be a sign of a bigger health issue, but leaving it unchecked can progress into relationship issues no one wants to encounter. So, just like you would work to get your child the help they need, you need to tackle a snoring issue with as much concentration. What Can Cause Snoring Anyone can be affected by snoring, and there are a variety of issues that can lead to snoring. Some common symptoms are: Sleeping on your back Nose or throat infection Deviated septum Obesity Drinking alcohol Sleep apnea Now, most of those causes you have probably heard of before, except for maybe sleep apnea. This sleep disorder is triggered by your airway being blocked, leading you to wake up multiple times a night to restart your breathing. There are many complications associated with sleep apnea, and as snoring is one of the key sleep apnea symptoms, it is essential that the snoring partner is tested to rule out the problem. How Snoring Can Impact Your Marriage It can seem like hyperbole that snoring can have any real impact on your marriage, yet it can take a toll, especially as disruptive snoring can lead to heightened negative emotions. For example, say your partner has started to snore loudly on a nightly basis. Not only can it be difficult to get to sleep if someone is snoring in your ear, but if your partner snores loudly enough to wake you up multiple times a night, it is highly likely that you will feel pretty irritable with the lack of sleep. And we all know when we feel…
Your Anger During Divorce May Be A Sign Of Depression
Anger and depression are two of the many complex emotions that may occur within a season of divorce. Everyone experiences depression differently, and anger is one way that it may be expressed. This can be especially true in situations where a person feels helpless, which may be the case for someone going through a divorce. Identifying Anger in Depression In 2017 alone, major depressive disorder affected more than 17 million U.S. adults. Diagnostic criteria for this condition are depressed mood and/or loss of interest or pleasure in life activities for a specified period of time. Additional symptoms may include: Significant unintentional weight loss or gain. Insomnia or sleeping too much. Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt. Agitation or psychomotor retardation. Fatigue or loss of energy. Diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness. Recurrent thoughts of death. For some people, anger is also a sign of depression. One study reported that “anger attacks” were present in approximately 30% to 40% percent of participants who were depressed. In another study of patients who experienced major depressive episodes, researchers found that overt irritability or anger was found in more than half of the participants. Understanding the Link Between Depression and Anger According to Recognizing and Addressing Depression Presenting as Anger, the use of ineffective or inappropriate emotional regulation strategies, as well as an impaired ability to process negative information, may play a role in developing depression. These behaviors can result in: Rumination: repetitive, unwanted, past-oriented negatively inclined thoughts. Individuals who ruminate may mentally rehearse past stressful events and worry about future events. Impaired cognitive reappraisal: inability to reframe one’s thoughts about emotion-eliciting occurrences to change their effects. Increased expressive suppression: attempts to hide, inhibit, or reduce ongoing emotion-expressive behavior. Within these dynamics, researchers have found that people with depression were more likely to experience anger and…
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