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| Jul 19, 2026 | Stop asking ‘How was work today?’ Successful, mentally strong couples ask these 7 questions instead | “We just don’t talk anymore.” That’s one of the most common complaints I hear in my psychotherapy office from couples stuck in a communication rut. They often say they feel more like roommates than romantic partners.
There’s nothing wrong w... |
| Jun 21, 2026 | The No. 1 trick I always teach to build unshakeable confidence—it worked for Beyoncé and Adele | When Beyoncé walked on stage early in her career, she didn’t do it as Beyoncé. She became “Sasha Fierce” — an alter ego she created to cope with nerves. The strategy behind it can work for the rest of us, too.
As a therapist for nearly 25 y... |
| Apr 21, 2026 | We pay $1,200 a month to live on a sailboat in the Florida Keys—I’m glad I didn’t wait for ‘someday’ to move aboard | My first husband passed away at 26. My mom at 51. My father-in-law at 71. Those losses taught me that putting anything important off until “someday” is a risk I don’t want to take.
Several years after I was widowed, I married Steve, who had... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | People in the strongest relationships do 5 things every weekend—that most neglect, says couples therapist | Many couples show up to therapy expecting to do “trust exercises” in the office. Some even ask where to find some type of “trust-building retreat.” But that’s not how it works.
As a psychotherapist and the author of “13 Things Mentally Stro... |
| Nov 9, 2025 | Stop asking ‘How was school today?’ To raise successful, mentally strong kids, ask these 7 questions instead | “My child won’t tell me anything about their day!” It’s a common concern I hear from parents in my psychotherapy office. They’re hoping to gain a glimpse into their child’s world. But asking “How was school today?” usually leads to a one-wo... |
| Aug 31, 2025 | After losing her husband at 26, psychotherapist’s second marriage ‘opened up new possibilities’: He’s my ‘biggest cheerleader’ | When Amy Morin was 26, her husband of five years died suddenly of a heart attack.
They’d started building a life together, including buying a house and becoming foster parents. So “when he died, all of the lifelong dreams I had with him die... |
| Aug 27, 2025 | The No. 1 problematic personality trait in a partner: Break up if you see it, therapist says—‘they’re only thinking about what they want’ | There are various green flags that can show up in a courtship.
Clear and consistent communication is one, Jessica Small, a marriage counselor and therapist in Colorado, previously told CNBC Make It. Respecting boundaries is another.
Convers... |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Want a stronger relationship? ‘The most successful couples I know’ prioritize this habit every evening, therapist says | There are many habits successful couples practice in the morning. They can be small but loving gestures, like making the other’s coffee or setting out a bowl for their granola.
Some couples simply make sure to never leave the house without ... |
| Jul 16, 2025 | The most emotionally intelligent people embrace 5 ‘hard truths’ early on—it makes them mentally stronger | What sets emotionally intelligent people apart is their mindset. By embracing a few hard truths about feelings, they’ve discovered the key to better decisions, healthier relationships, and more mental strength.
I’m a therapist who’s spent o... |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Successful couples do these 4 things in the morning: ‘That little hello goes a long way,’ relationship expert says | Among the habits of successful couples is overcommunication.
Specifically, successful couples express empathy and appreciation for one another on a regular basis, Amy Morin, a psychotherapist and author of “13 Things Mentally Strong Couples... |
| Jul 5, 2025 | Charlize Theron is choosing to be single, she told ‘Call Her Daddy’: That can be ‘a sign of strength,’ says relationship expert | Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron has had her share of romantic relationships.
Among the most famous were her relationships with Third Eye Blind frontman Stephan Jenkins and actor Sean Penn. But these days, the mother of two is choosing... |
| Jun 12, 2025 | If you always ask yourself these five ‘powerful’ questions, you’re more mentally strong than most | Not every problem is fixable. You can’t change a loved one’s diagnosis or control the economy. But you can choose how you respond to life’s challenges.
As a therapist who’s studied mental strength for over 20 years, I’ve seen how people’s p... |
| Dec 30, 2023 | 13 things mentally strong couples don't do, according to a therapist | Health 13 things mentally strong couples don't do, according to a therapist
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2023-12-30T10:13:01Z
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| Sep 27, 2023 | A mom says she lets her kid skip school once a month. Experts disagree about whether that's a good idea. | Parenting A mom says she lets her kid skip school once a month. Experts disagree about whether that's a good idea.
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| Sep 16, 2021 | 10 of the most common mistakes stepparents make, according to parenting experts | Susan Sarandon and Julia Roberts in ‘Stepmom.’ Handout / Hulton Archives / Getty Images
National Stepfamily Day is September 16.
We asked multiple experts to identify some of the most common mistakes stepparents make.
Trying to replace your... |
| Feb 28, 2021 | 4 practices to help you separate work from home while working remotely, according to a psychotherapist | Having an established work area can help you leave work behind at the end of the day. DaniloAndjust/Getty Images
Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, author, and host of the Mentally Strong People podcast.
She says there are key work-life balanc... |
| Feb 23, 2021 | 5 therapist-recommended tips to stay mentally strong when you’re working from home | Scheduling fun activities can help you stay mentally strong during isolation. Eugenio Marongiu/Getty Images
Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, author, and host of the Mentally Strong People podcast.
If you’re feeling isolated or disconnected w... |
| Feb 22, 2021 | 5 therapist-recommended tips to stay mentally strong when you’re working from home | Scheduling fun activities can help you stay mentally strong during isolation. Eugenio Marongiu/Getty Images
Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, author, and host of the Mentally Strong People podcast.
If you’re feeling isolated or disconnected w... |
| Oct 19, 2020 | 5 things mentally strong people do in work and life that seem counterintuitive (but they're not) | Mentally strong people eliminate distractions, reflect on their mistakes, and know when to quit.
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Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, licensed clinical social worker, mental strength coach, and international bestsellin... |
| A psychotherapist says the most mentally strong kids always do these 7 things—and how parents can teach them | As a psychotherapist, one of the most common questions parents ask me is: What are the key strengths I should be teaching my kids?
There are several, but the type that will really help them become their best selves and get through life’s to... |
| The No. 1 way to raise mentally strong kids, says psychotherapist: ‘Don’t do the work for them’ | Imagine your child is devastated because their friend didn’t play with them at recess, or they’re furious because their sibling got the bigger slice of cake. Instinctively, you might jump in to try to “fix” the situation. After all, who lik... |
| 4 ways to raise mentally strong children, according to psychologists and parenting experts | If you’re a parent, you probably want your kids to be able to take on life’s biggest challenges — with the resilience to handle whatever comes their way.
That likely means teaching them how to be mentally strong. People with mental toughnes... |
| Psychotherapist shares 7 things mentally strong kids never do — and how to teach them | If you want your kids to succeed in life, teach them to be mentally strong, says psychotherapist Amy Morin.
Mentally strong children are better equipped to confidently handle challenges, and they’re more likely to have developed the resilie... |
| Psychotherapist: Parents who raise mentally strong kids use 10 simple but powerful phrases | Every parent dreams of raising a happy child who’s equipped to reach their greatest potential. No matter how intelligent or athletic your child is, they’ll struggle to achieve their goals if they lack mental strength.
As I explain in my boo... |
| Psychotherapist: 10 phrases the most mentally strong people use every day | Building mental strength isn’t just about what you do, it’s about how you speak — to yourself and others — every day.
As an author of six books on mental strength with 25 years of experience as a therapist, I’ve seen how powerful words can ... |
| I’ve been a therapist for over 20 years—I ask myself this 1 question every day to build my mental strength | “What did I do today to grow mentally stronger?” I ask myself this question daily, and it’s not just a feel-good exercise — it’s a strategic tool that enhances self-awareness and resilience.
As I explain in my “13 Things Mentally Strong Peo... |
| 4 habits to help you separate work and personal time while working from home, according to a psychotherapist | Having an established work area can help you leave work behind at the end of the day. recep-bg/Getty Images
Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, author, and host of the Mentally Strong People podcast.
She says there are several work-life balance... |
| Parents who raise mentally strong kids never use these 7 phrases when their children are young, says psychotherapist | Every parent wants their children to be happy and successful.
The best way to ensure that is to teach them mental toughness as early as possible, according to psychotherapist Amy Morin. Mentally tough children are more likely to have high s... |
