“Several years ago, I met a 12-year-old boy who had developed severe anxiety following a break-in at his family’s home while they were away on vacation. To cope with his […]
Unlocking Anxiety: An Article for EcoParent Magazine
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Team In Spirit: Creating A Winning Co-Parenting Relationship (As Seen On EcoParent)
When you have children with someone, you become a team for life. You or your partner may switch to other teams or quit altogether, but ideal teammates or not, you […]
A New Way To Do New Year’s
There is something about looking out at the promise of a New Year that gets us thinking about hope. And growth. And the sparkle of the unknown. All of it […]
Holiday Survival Guide: The Self-Care Check-In
Oftentimes, feelings of overwhelm and anxiety can creep up on us, quietly lurking in the background… until “Bam!” We’re suddenly overcome with feelings of stress, worry, or irritation. And while […]
The Six Parenting Principles
In my latest book, Parenting Right From The Start, I have shared the 12 Parenting Principles (pg 119). These 12 principles were designed to be guidelines for all parents […]
Divorce as a Parent: Navigating Rough Waters – Captaining The S.S. Divorce
Separation. Divorce. You didn’t set out for this to happen, but here you are. And in addition to coming to terms with your own emotions related to this significant […]
Let it Be: Reframing What Achievement Looks Like – My Latest Article on EcoParent!
I remember stepping on the ice for my very first figure skating lesson when I was six years old. They lined us up at the boards and had each child […]
Here’s To Dads With “Bonus” Children
When my marriage ended, I actually thought I just might stay single forever. My thinking was that this would be easier. Mostly because I really could not conceive of how […]
The Lemonade Effect: New Article on EcoParent!
“I love lemons. When I’m sick, they’re my go-to, squeezed in my honey-laced peppermint tea. When I’m sampling the first fruits of summer’s harvest, a lemon vinaigrette highlights those herbaceous […]
Be It Resolved: A Post For A New Year
Be it resolved that as a mama, I choose love… As a parent life is a little bit like navigating the climb up a steep mountain. At the top of […]