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

Depression, Teens, and Facebook

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC There are recent reports concerning whether teen Facebook users experience an increase in depression. ...

Parenting

A Teachable Moment™: Summer Time Skills

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

Dr. Susan Bartell I love the summer! No homework, no rushing around and everyone seems to be in a better ...

Divorce Nutrition

Don’t Let Divorce Stress You Out—Proper Nutrition Can Help

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Dr. Carolyn Dean Divorce and/or separation can be an extremely stressful time in your life. Feelings of nervousness, irritability ...

Dating Relationships

Sometimes Bright and Shiny Isn’t the Best: A Berry Picker’s Guide to Dating

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Ariel Kane I started picking berries for money at the age of 6.  My aunt Joyce took me with ...

Dating Life Transitions Relationships

Dating After Losing a Spouse or Partner

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Wendy Bailey Dating after losing a spouse or partner can be very difficult for the new widow or widower. ...