Dating after divorce… with kids…
Women on Women (And the War Continues)
In-fighting on “having it all,” or a legitimate discussion?
The Disease Vs The Symptom: Teenagers, Technology, Depression
As parents, what does time spent surfing the net tell us about our teenagers?
To The Fathers Who Have Left Us
To the fathers who are gone, whatever your reasons, do you regret your departure? If good memories predominate then we are fortunate, though the moments that we mix with nostalgia are buried in a past that we refashion to suit us. We know too well the sunlight, in which we stand at your side. We […]
Snorting for Superior SATs?
Just how much pressure are we putting on our high school students to get those make-or-break grades, and even more so – the highest possible SAT or ACT scores to get into college? Must every child have that much coveted four-year education? Just how far will we push our kids to make that happen? In […]
Push
Loving our children through conflict and worry.
“Powerful, Significant, and Elevating”
The soul-soothing qualities of the arts.
Rich Kids, Big Payoffs, Life Lessons
There’s no way I could ignore this news item on son of Sean (Diddy) Combs, who was reportedly awarded a full ride to UCLA, to the tune of $54,000/year. Justin Combs earned his merit scholarship, just like any other kid. Shouldn’t we reward those who work hard for what their brains and / or sweat […]
Plain Talk
How do you think you would perform on the CEO Talk Test?
Regression Depression
One college student home, the other not. A teen plus fridge plus car keys equals what? He sleeps ’til two then eats, then since it’s hot, He’s schmoozing, cruising, sitting on his butt… However I have told him it’s okay, He’s weathered countless pressures many months. I know he needs the sleep he stores away; […]