Co-Parenting After Divorce: How to Communicate With Your Ex
Your marriage ended. Your parenting relationship didn't.
When children are involved, divorce doesn't mean you can simply walk away from your former spouse. There will still be school events, holidays, birthdays, medical decisions, schedules, and countless everyday parenting conversations.
And when the divorce was painful, communicating with your ex can feel incredibly difficult.
You don't have to become friends. You don't have to agree on everything. But learning to communicate respectfully, establish healthy boundaries, and keep your children out of adult conflict can make a meaningful difference in their lives.
The goal isn't to have a perfect relationship with your ex. It's to build a healthier parenting relationship for your children.
Why Am I So Tired? When Rest Isn’t What You Really Need
Getting enough sleep—but still feel completely exhausted?
Sometimes being tired isn't about needing another hour of sleep. Stress, emotional exhaustion, relationship demands, constant stimulation, and trying to do too much can leave you feeling drained even when you've had time to rest.
So instead of asking, “How can I get more rest?” try asking:
“What is draining me?”
Your body, your mind, your relationships, your schedule, and even your spiritual life can all affect how much energy you have.
Sometimes feeling better doesn't mean adding another self-care activity to your already-full day. It may mean saying no, setting a boundary, asking for help, or simply giving yourself permission to stop doing so much.
Art Therapy for Children With Anxiety and Depression: Understanding What Their Art May Reveal
What can a child’s artwork tell you about how they’re feeling? 🎨
Children don’t always have the words to explain anxiety, sadness, stress, or what’s happening at home or school. Through art therapy, drawing can become another way for children to communicate and explore emotions in a safe, supportive environment.
A drawing isn’t a diagnosis—but when explored with a trained therapist and considered alongside a child’s behavior, emotions, and experiences, it can provide meaningful insight into their inner world.
The Anxiety-Avoidance Cycle: Why Avoiding Anxiety Makes It Worse
Avoiding what makes us anxious can feel like relief—but that relief may be temporary. Learn how avoidance can reinforce anxiety and keep the cycle going.
Stop Having the Same Argument: Healthy Conflict Resolution for Couples
Every couple argues. Conflict is a normal part of any healthy relationship. What matters most isn’t whether you disagree—it’s how you handle those disagreements.
Learning healthy ways to manage conflict can feel overwhelming for anyone who has never learned to do so. Experiencing conflict can become an opportunity to understand one another, strengthen trust, and grow closer when it’s handled with respect and care.
When Was the Last Time You Felt Like Yourself? Signs of Anxiety and Depression
Life has a way of filling every empty space.
Work. Family. Relationships. Deadlines. Responsibilities.
Before long, you're just trying to make it through the week, telling yourself that once things settle down, you'll finally have time to breathe.
But what if they never do?
Sometimes we become so used to surviving that we stop asking ourselves a simple question:
Beyond "No Estoy Loco": Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health in the Latino Community
The Latino community is one of the fastest-growing and most vibrant communities in the United States. We see that growth everywhere—in our neighborhoods, schools, businesses, churches, and workplaces. It's something to celebrate.
But behind many smiles and successes, there are also stories of anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and overwhelming stress that often go unseen. At Light the Way Counseling Center, we believe those stories deserve to be heard.
AI and Our Children: What Parents Need to Know About AI Chatbots
As AI tools become more accessible, it’s important for families to understand how children and teens are engaging with them.
While platforms like ChatGPT require parental consent for users ages 13 to 18, many companies acknowledge that children as young as nine may still find ways to access these tools.
AI itself is not new, but the rise of companion bots has prompted fresh questions about how young people interact with technology.
School's Out... Now What? Helping Your Teen Thrive This Summer
As the school year comes to an end, it can be an exciting time for teenagers. All final exams are over, and the grades are in!
Summer break is beginning, and the pressure from the school year is fading; a much more relaxing time is approaching. While summer often brings a sense of relief, it can also be a significant transition for teens and their families.
Premarital Counseling or Couples Counseling: Which One Does Your Relationship Need?
Before marrying my wife, I had never been on the receiving end of premarital counseling. Naturally, this was my first time getting married. After dating for four years, I thought I knew everything there was to know about her and could picture what our marriage would look like.
And that's where the first myth begins.
When Life Feels Out of Control: Finding Peace in the Middle of Anxiety
We all experience anxiety at times, but what can we do about it?
Understanding anxiety and what is causing us to feel anxious is important to getting a handle on it. Anxiety is rooted in fear. A few examples include fear of current conditions, fear of the future, and fear of “what-if “scenarios. The question to ask yourself is, “What am I feeling anxious about?” Anxiety can be rooted in a desire to control a situation that seems out of control or something that is beyond our ability to control. Is it reasonable to expect yourself to control a situation that is not controllable? In other words, if something is not under your control, should you be anxious about it?
Making Space for Sadness: Why Feeling It Is Part of Healing
Sadness is one of the most misunderstood emotions we see in counseling—especially among Christians who deeply value hope, gratitude, and faith. Many people quietly believe that if they feel sad, they are failing spiritually or emotionally.
In reality, sadness is not a weakness—it is information.