Have you noticed your child becoming more nervous, easily upset, withdrawn, or unusually emotional at times? It can be worrying when a child seems overwhelmed by feelings they cannot fully express. Anxiety in children does not always look the same as it does in adults. It may show up as frequent crying, irritability, sleep issues, … Read more
Unless you grew up living under a rock, most of you have at least heard of Mr. Rogers and his show, Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. After its original debut in Canada, the show aired in the United States on February 19, 1968 and ran until 2001. The series targeted preschool children ages 2 through 5, teaching … Read more
So you’ve either caught or suspect that your husband is looking at other women online. Now, before you go off the rails airing your dirty laundry on social media or crying to your gal pals at lunch… breathe. First of all, if it’s the latter and you suspect he’s looking, ask yourself why? Is there … Read more
As women, when we picture the man of our dreams, we think of someone to build a life with. Someone to marry, buy a house and have children with. Rarely, do we picture a man who has already been there and done that. But what if the man of your dreams comes with “baggage”? What … Read more
When my best friend and I were in our 20’s, she dated a married man 30 years her senior. Now married with a child of her own, she still feels shame and regret, for which I always reassure her that it is a part of her past that helped define who she is today. It … Read more
When we hear the word “soulmate”, our minds have a tendency to go to a romantic place where true love exists and all of your dreams come true. Conversely, few people hear the word and think about friendship… a place where sexual intimacy, coupling and romance couldn’t be further from your mind. Whether it’s a … Read more
If you’re reading this, you are as hooked on the bait Ted Lasso throws at you every week as I am. Well, as much as I was. Now that the show has ended, I have mixed emotions. I’m sad it’s over, but also inspired to live my life “the Lasso way”. I am determined to … Read more
One of the things I love most about writing for Happier Human is the new trends and terminology I’m exposed to. As a married woman in her mid-40’s with four kids, I’ve been out of the dating game for almost 16 years. So when I see a term like “breadcrumbing” pop up on the article … Read more
If you are lucky enough to have found that special someone to share your life with… you’re probably counting your blessings. You are also probably starting to daydream about the future… the things you’d like to see and do, the places you’d like to go. It’s only natural. Be it a long-term partner, fiance or … Read more
Courtship is amazing. When you first start dating someone, it’s all sunshine and roses… with some butterflies in the stomach thrown in for good measure. And soon, you’re hooked. You’re in love and thinking about moving in together or getting married. Maybe even adding a couple of kids to the mix. That is when you’ll start … Read more