Steven Hesky, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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Co-authored Articles (12)
13 Ways to Annoy a Passive-Aggressive Person
Learn how to counteract passive-aggressive behaviorWe all know someone who is super passive-aggressive: instead of just telling you why they’re upset, they might make snide remarks or criticize you in little ways. Over...
How to
Say Sorry to Your Mother After a Great Mistake
Apologies can be difficult. You may not want to apologize out of pride or fear. Your relationship with your mother is important. Apologies are worth the stress they entail. Before you apologize, think things through. Pla...
How to
Make Your Mother Happy
It can sometimes be hard to think of ways to make your mom happy beyond the obvious things such as flowers and gifts. While these things are nice, and most moms would not turn them down, there are many other ways you can...
What Does It Mean to Be Family-Oriented? Definition, Examples, & More
Discover the signs & benefits of being a “family-oriented” person Being a family-oriented person means structuring your life around your family, placing their needs before your own, and finding ways to spend quality ...
How to
Connect With Your Father
Whether you and your father haven’t talked in years, or whether you just can’t seem to talk about your feelings with him, we’ll show you that it ''is'' possible to improve your relationship with your dad. You might...
11 Signs You're Ready to Start a Family
Questions to ask yourself to see if you're ready to be a parent Have you started fantasizing about what life with your partner would be like if you had a little one running around at home? Planning and starting a family ...
How to
Be a Good Stepfather
Being a stepparent can be both fulfilling and challenging. If you've married or partnered with a person who already has children, you have to consider them part of a package deal, to be loved, nurtured, and protected to ...
How to
Deal with Passive Aggressive Relatives
Communication is a vital part of family cohesiveness and sharing. However, it's not always smooth sailing, and poor communication is often the result of personality styles that either clash with your own or are just plai...
How to
Break up when Children Are Involved
Breaking up with your partner when you have children can be challenging and highly emotional. You may be dealing with your own emotions and also worry about making the separation or divorce easier for your children. You ...
Overcoming Empty Nest Syndrome: Tips and Advice
Learn how to deal with the loss of your kids as they leave home Your kids are all grown up and off to live on their own. This is supposed to be a triumphant moment when all of the hard work you put into raising them is f...
When Should You Walk Away after Infidelity?
Does an affair spell the end of a relationship? Not alwaysFew things in life are more painful than finding out your partner or spouse has been unfaithful. When the person you loved and trusted most hurts you that way, it...
How to
Be a Good Grandmother
A good grandmother knows how to make her grandchildren feel special while teaching them a thing or two about the world. She also can provide a different role than the grandchild's parents and doesn't overstep her bounds....
