What You Can Learn From Your Dentist About Relationship Health
Why Relationships Need Checkups Too I know it might seem strange to begin a blog about marriage and relationships by talking about dental health but hear me out. Most of us don’t often think about our teeth unless we are getting a dental checkup, or we’ve noticed a problem. We
Balancing Work and Family: Working from Home in the COVID-19 Era
As our society adjusts to changes due to COVID-19, you may find yourself and/or your partner, having to work from home. Even during this time of gradual re-opening, many people are still working from home and many of the childcare options previously used are still inaccessible. As a result, many
Couples Disagreements About COVID-19: Finding a Middle Ground
You’ve heard the phrase “agree to disagree,” but in the age of COVID-19, does that remain a possibility? According to Michele Weiner-Davis, a relationship therapist and writer for Psychology Today, stress associated with COVID-19 is being experienced by many couples [1]. In fact, one survey showed that about 39% of
Racism and Families
Healthy Connections Knoxville has a diverse team of volunteers who work together to strengthen all families and to create stable and healthy environments for everyone. Our Black communities are hurting right now and they need us to listen to them and to give our help standing up against the centuries
The Bird is Back in the Nest: How to Cope with Adult Children Back at Home
During the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the stressors both parents and young adults have been facing is the readjustment to communal living after months or years of living apart. There are great benefits for both parties: parents get to spend more quality time with their children and the adult children
The Importance of Sleep and Healthy Routines During COVID-19
COVID-19 has created an unprecedented crisis during which, many people have experienced struggles regarding their sleep and difficulties maintaining routines. Individual mental health is crucial for both individual wellbeing and for maintaining relationships. Therefore, it is important that people are limiting their screen-time, getting enough sleep, and sticking to their