Life Transitions

Navigating life’s biggest changes—from loss and divorce to parenting, aging, and starting over. Find guidance, support, and personal stories to help you move forward with strength and resilience.

Relationships

Hearts, Flowers…and Power Questions? Ten Relationship-Building Questions to Ask Someone You Love

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

You’re all dressed up and sitting across from your sweetie at a fancy restaurant. The flowers have been given, the ...

Relationships

8 Tips to Create Custom Wedding Invites on the Cheap

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Cara Davis Looking for a custom invitation without spending upwards of $700? The average cost of wedding invitations and ...

Parenting

Helicopter Parents Raise Kids Who Cannot Fly Alone

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC I was reading a recent article on the subject of “helicopter parenting” and how ...

Parenting

Your Child’s Toxic Friendships

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC Kids don’t come with a manual and neither does parenting. For the most part, ...

Parenting

A Teachable Moment ™ January 2012: Does Your Child Have the Midwinter Blues?

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Dr. Susan Bartell At this time of year kids and teens may be susceptible to the winter blues, which, ...