There is so much emphasis on the birth process, or the adoption process, that once babies arrive new parents are scrambling to adapt to their new reality. It is important to think about the time after the baby arrives before the baby arrives. In this article, we plant some seeds for helping your partnership bond become strong through times of stress rather than devolve.

Have you ever told yourself to stop thinking about something or someone? Maybe it’s an ex-partner, the drawer full of candy, the pack of cigarettes in your purse, or the wine in the fridge. Maybe it’s the anxious feeling in the pit of your stomach you fear, or the work day that you’re dreading in the morning.

Every year, as the seasons change and the days get shorter, it seems our moods dip. We may feel more tired, less inclined to get out of the house, and for some, feelings of sadness or depressive moods can arise. There’s a number of real factors that contribute to this seasonal change in mood. Danielle Palmer shares three key issues and four antidotes to be proactive against them.