Family Drama? Here’s How To Survive The Holidays

Bella Breakdown The holiday season can be one of the happiest times of the year. Decorations are up, your favorite holiday movies are on TV 24/7 and there’s lots of time to spend with family and friends. Most of us don’t have an absolutely perfect relationship with our families, which can create a great deal of stress around this time of year. Whether it’s political debates, disagreements about what you’re doing with your life, or just a spat over the cranberry sauce, tensions can run high. With a few tips and tricks though, you can keep your calm enjoy...

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What To Expect In Couples Therapy

Bella Breakdown You should never be ashamed of the fact that you are in therapy. The same goes for when you and your partner decide it’s time to go to therapy. We are not all equipped to handle the struggles that come with having confrontation with our partners. Some of us may not be able to communicate our thoughts and feelings effectively, or maybe you and your partner have experienced some sort of trauma together that has wrenched your relationship. Whatever the issue is, therapy will give you a lot of tools to help your relationship. Here is what...

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How to Get Your Child to Feel Comfortable Telling You What’s Going on in Their Life

How-To Create an Open & Honest Dialogue with Your Kids The first day of school has either begun or is about to begin for most of our kids. Therefore, there are at least six hours of your child’s day that you have no idea about. You know that they are safe in school, learning, making new friends, and many other things. However, how do you get them to tell you some of the details about what went on in their lives all day? Show that you care. These days, with all of the gadgets we all have, the number...

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