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.

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, ...

Relationships

12 Wedding Trends for 2012

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Cara Davis Economic woes continue to play a part in today’s weddings. Couples are opting for smaller weddings and ...

Divorce

If Your Kids Could Make The Rules of Divorce

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

These top ten rules were the most commonly wished for, compiled from the many times Kara Bishop, the author, has ...

Relationships

Making Long-Distance Marriages Work—Five Tips to Help you Keep the Spark Alive

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Doug and Polly White During much of our dating and the first eight years of our marriage, we had ...