by macombnow | Dec 15, 2017
By Shelley Galasso Bonanno, M.A. Becoming a new parent is an event often filled with anticipation and excitement. There are diapers to buy, bottles to feed and new responsibilities. But apart from the day-to-day added tasks a new baby brings to a relationship, new...
by macombnow | Sep 5, 2017
By Shelley Bonanno Conflict is an inevitable part of relationships, particularly in emotionally close ones. And while many people attempt to avoid or minimize conflict, conflict in relationships is not necessarily a situation to be avoided. In fact, research has shown...
by macombnow | Mar 21, 2017
By Shelley Bonanno Divorce is a painful loss for everyone. Children often feel hurt and helpless when their parents divorce. While there is no question that divorce brings change that often includes intense pain and hurt feelings between the divorcees, parents always...
by macombnow | Dec 1, 2016
Does being a firstborn, middle child, last-born or only child have an effect on your personality, behavior, or even your intelligence? While this assertion has been challenged, our birth order is believed by many to have an enduring impact on our psychological...
by macombnow | Jun 14, 2016
By focusing on your behaviors, thoughts and actions you too can become resilient and better able to face adversity. By Shelley Galasso Bonanno, M.A. We all experience stress and adversity at one time or another throughout our lives. Adversity can occur in the form of...
