“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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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 […]
Don’t Retire Too Soon: Parenting During The Adolescent Years
That day. Oh that day. The day you turned around and realized you had an adolescent. Not a baby, not a preschooler, not a middle years kid, but an […]
Separation Anxiety at School: An Infographic
If morning drop-off is an overwhelming time for your child, you may be dealing with separation anxiety. And not only is separation anxiety difficult for your child, it can be […]
What Does Vulnerability Have To Do With Being A Parent?
I once had a radio host comment to me, “You have to be very brave to do all of this talking about how we discipline our children.” And anybody who […]
Helping your child feel safe in an unsettled world
As we watched again the unfolding of another world tragedy in Brussels and sat one more time with the horrible realization that this has in some ways become our new reality, […]