Bullying in the 21st Century is more often than not Cyberbullying; bullying will never be just ‘a fact of life’ nor a natural part of growing up. “This is a dark, vicious side of adolescence, enabled and magnified by technology. Yet because so many horrified parents are bewildered by the technology, they think they are […]
Bullying: “A dark, vicious side of adolescence” and Parents Feel Lost Read More »
Like Autism, Attention Deficit Disorders fall on a Spectrum, and should each be addressed individually with a unique combination of behavioral, emotional and if need be medicinal interventions. I tend to lean towards behavioral and emotional interventions when possible. Even when medicinal options are chosen, as they can be very effective, it’s important to continue
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The number one predictor for divorce is avoidance of conflict; couples are served much better by doing the difficult work, helping each other trudge through the tension and animosity of their unavoidable conflicts. This tough work becomes an accomplishment; couples become stronger in their collaboration to manage conflict, rather than growing apart as they avoid
You are my partner. You are not my adversary. Read More »
PsychCentral published a short article about a new study out showing that the 1 on 1 time you spend with your kiddos may be acting like a preventive measure, a vaccine of sorts, against future mental health concerns, specifically personality disorders. All that individual attention lost to video games, texting, iPhoning may end up costing
1 on 1 time Helps Protect Against Mental Health Concerns? Read More »
A significant part of my work at Denver Options, a local non-profit, involves helping families understand what the system can offer them as their children turn 21. The flip side is what the system will no longer provide. The scales seem to tip toward the latter. This proves to be one of the most difficult
NPR: Families Fight To Care For Kids with Disabilities At Home Read More »
Many of our arguments and disagreements erupt at the precise but indistinguishable moment when defensive posturing takes hold. I’ve written about it in the past, but the importance of that moment can’t be underestimated. In that moment, we undermine our own interests for some low-value need to be right and defeat criticism. Being right doesn’t
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StoryCorps is regularly one of my favorite radio segments to listen to. I always feel like it’s just the teaser, wishing they could just play the full recording. They regularly move me; and this one really jumped out. What do you think? Share your thoughts with me. http://storycorps.org/listen/stories/showaye-selassie-and-her-friend-susan-greenfield/ And you can find their other wonderful
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The most frequent sign of poor communication habits I hear is something like, “My wife wants us to talk about…” Or, “I feel that my husband ignores me…” The first phrase is a comment about the partner, using an assumption, and a cross-over: us. The speaker misses opportunities here to invite his wife to share
Speak about yourself, Ask about your partner, Reap the benefits. Read More »
Fall has arrived, my favorite season: hearty stews, wool sweaters and cuddling weather. I’ve noticed recently that many couples struggle to enjoy the changing season because they’re stuck in their old patterns with their partners. They work to find ways to keep things fresh, to get past old conflicts or resolve new ones. They find
Fall’s Here: Leave the Stew in the bowl and the Love in the Air. Read More »
