Two days ago, I found myself slumped on the couch at 5pm, equally unenthused by the thought of working, cooking dinner, scrolling my phone, or doing any of the other rotating house-bound activities that kept me occupied during the first two weeks of the COVID-19 lockdown. I rallied my [...]
Our team at Umbrella have years of collective parenting experience from babies to teens, and now grandchildren. We’ve put our heads together to share some of the best tips for parenting in lockdown, although we think they are helpful in most situations. One of the best ideas to keep [...]
Family relationships inevitably take a hit when family members spend an extended period of time in close proximity with one another, such as family holidays or annual celebrations like Christmas and Easter. At best, we can expect to find that the mere existence of our family members is irritating [...]
“The strongest among us are those who can reach for others” - Dr Sue Johnson Feeling connected to others is an essential human need. Importantly, this connection with people can be highly protective when we are coping with difficult experiences. Researchers such as Barbara Fredrickson and Esther Sternberg have identified [...]