Bigger Margins: Why We NEED To Rest
April 4, 2021 No Comments
My margins have been too small. Three weeks ago, I was two days away from spring break. 18 straight days of a somewhat scaled-back schedule. Some creative work projects on
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Parents Over Playdates: An Article For EcoParent
March 16, 2021 No Comments
“The natural order of things when it comes to the world of a child has always been that parents (or another substitute “big person” in the child’s life) are in
Where Is The Fun? Carving Out Time for Play and Relaxation During Lockdown
January 23, 2021 No Comments
We are living in very interesting times. For months and months, we have lived outside of the regular rhythm of our lives due to pandemic lockdowns and/or restrictions. Our schedules
Should I Send My Kids Back To School?: Why You Shouldn’t Crowdsource Your Answer
August 28, 2020 No Comments
I’m thrilled to feature a guest article written by David Loyst, my partner-in-presenting and my partner in life. David has been studying and teaching about parenting for over 30 years
Cutting the Noise: Why We Yell At Our Children (Featured in EcoParent Magazine)
August 16, 2020 No Comments
“I am a psychologist. I have spent my life’s work studying the developing child and the impact of parenting on child development. I know this field inside and out, backwards
Why Parents Need To Be In Charge
June 30, 2020 No Comments
We all want to grow up happy, well-adjusted children who find their way in the world. The “parenting” world is meant to inspire our journey as big people in
Unlocking Anxiety: An Article for EcoParent Magazine
June 16, 2020 No Comments
“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
Team In Spirit: Creating A Winning Co-Parenting Relationship (As Seen On EcoParent)
February 24, 2020 No Comments
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
December 30, 2019 1 Comment
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