Do you really know how Facebook works?
I personally have very mixed feeling about Facebook. I love that it helps me connect and share with people online, but I hate that it has...
A Special Bond
In the late 1960's, my mom suffered two tragedies. First, her eight year old son was hit and killed by a teenage driver. Shortly after,...
I don't do a lot of things.
I read an article on Babble called 11 Things I Never Do as a Mom (read it here) by Chaunie Brusie and it got me thinking about the things...
Save the Play Dates!
Calling another mom to plan a play date for your child does not seem out the ordinary. Sure it is probably not the way we were raised but...
Three Steps to Communicating Effectively as a Parent
One of the most basic steps we work on as a family in therapy is communication. The benefits of being able to talk and grow as a family...
Seventeen Signs Your Teen Is Depressed
Seventeen Signs Your Teen Is Depressed Teens are one of my favorite age group to work with. They are young, impressionable, highly...
Six Ways for a Fun Filled Family Summer
Six Ways for a Fun Filled Family Summer The kids are out of school and you are looking for ways to keep them busy this summer! Taking the...
The Truth About Today's Modern Dads
For the past twenty-six years the image of the modern dad I observed in my community and social dad network is far different than the...
If you feel you are failing as a mom.. GOOD!
I think every mom (and dad) at some point has looked at the house in disarray, heard the kids crying, been overwhelmed by a monstrous to...
Why "Retarded" doesn't have to be a bad word
This article may upset and possibly offend some people. Before I begin please understand that is NOT my intent at all. My sole purpose...