In this first in a three-part series on grandparenting, we talk about how the role of grandparents has changed in modern families. Today’s grandparents are generally more involved in the lives of their grandchildren, often providing free childcare. We talk about how to communicate often and openly to avoid misunderstandings. We also talk about the grandparents’ roles as the supporting cast and that the parents are now the lead characters. 

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In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post addresses how to begin a difficult conversation with a partner, family member, or friend, giving examples of what to say to broach the subject and what to do when tension rises. She describes how to open a dialogue and how to avoid putting the person on the defensive so the exchange can be productive.  

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In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post addresses America's loneliness epidemic and what anyone can do to build connections, even people struggling with depression. She provides concrete steps to develop deeper personal connections as well as tips for reaching out to people in your life who might be lonely, especially older adults. 

Whether you're in a relationship or single, clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post provides insights into how to make the most of or get through Valentine's Day. Whether you mark the day or decide not to, it can be fraught. She offers tips for avoiding personal disappointment, whether you are single or part of a couple.  She will offer tips to couples on approaching the day so you and your partner stay aligned, connected, and closer. 

A recurring theme of this podcast is that professional mental health advice can often be helpful. This episode is a conversation about finding a therapist. Specific questions … How do you know you might need professional help? What types of therapists are there? What qualities or backgrounds should you look for in a therapist? How do you find the right therapist?

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This is part three of a conversation about what it takes to be a couple. Some specifics: Challenges, how to handle extended family relationships, parenting, friends, finances, spending time and sexuality.

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This episode digs deeper into the previous conversation about what it takes to be a couple. Some specifics: what to consider to make a partnership work, long term partnerships, conflict resolution, and daily connectedness. Info: www.cynthiapostphd.com 

This episode explores the question of what it takes to be a couple, from the perspective of individuals as well as those who are part of a couple already. Specific issues include how to know if your partnership is healthy, factors that lead couples to be able to stay together for a lifetime, what to consider when picking a partner, questions to ask each other when meeting someone new and how to build confidence to try again after failed relationships. More info: www.cynthiapostphd.com

This episode defines Empty Nesting and explores specific aspects including immediate things an empty nesting couple is faced with, how to address empty nesting issues for couples, single parents and children, and how to plan for empty nesting.  More info: www.cynthiapostphd.com

This episode explores the definition of a meaningful life and offers specific steps to help create such a life. In addition, Dr. Post talks about the connection between celebrations like New Years, birthdays and anniversaries and creating a meaningful life, as well as resolving potential conflict if each person in a couple has a different definition of a meaningful life. More information:  www.cynthiapostphd.com