The family dinner. Especially tough for single moms.
Tough Topics for Teens: Dealing With Grief
Talking to teenagers about grief and grieving.
Dating After Divorce: Kids Have Instincts, Too
Dating after divorce… with kids…
Women on Women (And the War Continues)
In-fighting on “having it all,” or a legitimate discussion?
Self-Aware, or Just Don’t Care?
Self-care matters for so many reasons. More than we realize.
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 […]
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; […]