Adult Sibling Rivalry: Ways to Mend the Rend and Bring You Back Together
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It has been said that children grow up in different homes together. Sounds puzzling, right? What it means is that each child in a family has varied different perceptions of how they and their siblings were raised. In an ideal 
How Do You Navigate Polar Opposite Beliefs in the Family?
Although there are often disparate beliefs and values in families, the dynamic has ramped up dramatically in the past nine or so years since the presidential campaign of 2016 began. CNN called the 2016 presidential election “the most emotionally draining … Read more
Navigating the Life Transitions of the Elders in Our Lives
Life cycle changes are inevitable and as we age, we need to face some that are not so pleasant. Cognitive decline may clash with cognitive dissonance. Those in the latter chapters of their existence with fewer years ahead of them … Read more
Creating New Holiday Rituals For Your Blended Family
Families are created from love and circumstance, not just DNA. People come together with history and experiences that they share with each other. The winter holidays bring with them a need to figure out how to blend rituals into a
See You In September – How To Make the Seasonal Transition Easier
If you are of a certain generation, you may hear the lyrics and music of the 1960s love song by that name, as you read the words See You In September. The calendar pages have turned and it is now … Read more
Is Being Told You Are Special Detrimental To Emotional and Developmental Wellbeing?
It wouldn’t be too big a stretch to see how proud and loving parents could perceive their child(ren) as the smartest, cutest, and most special little beings in the world. Rare is the parent who will shrug their shoulders when … Read more
Internet Gaming: Harmless Habit or Addiction?
A therapist friend of mine who sees young clients ages five through adolescence has described to me the stories heard from parents in her office. They tell her that internet gaming has become a major point of contention in their … Read more
Tools for Creativity During the Pandemic
For those still sheltering at home — or have more free time — there is one silver lining in the pandemic: it can give us more opportunity for creative pursuits.
Creative activities can actually give a boost to our mental … Read more
Money Challenges and the Pandemic
Money problems can be tough on a relationship even in normal times. But with the coronavirus threat bringing on shelter-in-place and a paralyzed economy, this period is anything but normal. Many families are facing loss of income. And some people … Read more
Structure is Essential When You’re Stuck at Home
Maybe you’re having cabin fever while following the Covid-19 “shelter-in-place” order. But imagine what astronaut Scott Kelly went through during his year living on the International Space Station. That was real confinement! Recently he offered some practical tips for staying … Read more