The Making of a Junior Abuser
I took a double-take, unable to believe the evidence of my own eyes. Had I just seen my sweet little step-son, Terrwyn, viciously kick his beloved dog in the head?…
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A Mindful Meditation for Parents: Coping with This Chaotic World
I have read articles recently describing how we are becoming immune to all the chaos. Although coping by way of cutting off my feelings could come in handy right about…
Dealing with the Impact of Violence: The Tragedy of The Thousand Oaks Shooting
As we shockingly take stock of the horror of young people being gunned down in the midst of enjoying birthdays, dancing and socializing at the Thousand Oaks Bar, where a…
People are So Rude: The Source of Modern Anger
A majority of Americans say rudeness — particularly behind the wheel, on cell phones and in customer service — is the biggest trigger to their anger.
Do You Believe Your Child is Special?
When my children were small, we were friendly with a family who had a daughter who was quite bright. The parents spent a lot of time talking about Sophie’s intelligence…
The Quest for Yes in Parenting
It happens to every parent. Like the villain in a scary movie, it can feel like there is a giant “NO” lurking around every corner. Sometimes we can take the…
The Dark Side Of When Someone Is Jealous Of You
In our post I’m Not Envious, Am I? we discussed insights into the feelings of jealousy and envy, and how to tell if this was part of your personality make-up. We know…
Getting Teens To Exercise: What Deters Them & How Parents Can Directly Help
With their rigorous schedules, teens experience sleep deprivation and rarely if ever get the eight to ten hours recommended by the National Sleep Foundation. They are also prone to gain…
Parents Blind to What Hurts Their Kids
One of the worst things parents can do to their children is send them a double message. On a nonverbal level they treat them as though they are bad or…
The One F-Word that ‘Excuses’ Abuse: Family
Would you entertain a friend who called you fat? Would you chat with a buddy who rifled through your bureau drawers? Would you lift a pint with a best mate…
Did Headlines about the Limo Crash Suggest the Lives of the Newlyweds Were More Valuable than Everyone Else’s?
[This note is an update to this blog post: When I first published this, several people said that the lives of all of the victims matter equally and all are…
The Curse of Trying to Meet to Your Parents’ Expectations
“Many people suffer all their lives from this oppressive feeling of guilt, the sense of not having lived up to their parents’ expectations. This feeling is stronger than any intellectual…
When Separated Children are Reunited with Parents: Understanding and Easing Reactions
There are few parents who have been separated from their children who don’t visualize and anticipate scenes of joyous reunion. While that may be possible in some cases, the ages…
Let’s Explore! The American Academy of Pediatrics Report on Kids and Digital Technology
In October, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published a technical report entitled Children and Adolescents and Digital Media.[i] In this report they write: “Over the past decade, the use…
Don’t Make the Mistake of Undervaluing Mistakes
Only the dead don’t make mistakes. Linda: I came across a story that I just love. A very well known scientist who had achieved remarkable medical breakthroughs, was being interviewed…
The Best Therapy Is a Great Relationship
CHARLIE: At its best, psychotherapy creates a warm and understanding relationship through which we face ourselves and our feelings honestly in a way that allows us to heal from past…
Happy Thanksgiving With All the Complications
Have you noticed that no matter what is going on in your life, the Holidays show up. Ushered in by Thanksgiving, we all know the myth of the Hallmark family…
Honoring the Rule of Reciprocation
In his book, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, Robert Cialdini makes reference to what he considers to be one of the most important yet often unrecognized factors inherent in the…