I often tell parents: to grow a reader, be a reader. Children model what they see, and when they see you immersed in a book, they will learn to place the same value on reading. And, the benefits of growing up in a home full of books are endless. The National Education Association states that the ... Read More
No parent ever completely recovers from the loss of a child. After all, this child was part of you and when your child dies, it forever alters the way in which you define your past, your present, and your future. However, you can find strategies to live in a new way; in a constructive way with ... Read More
People who grieve can live again. The key is to give yourself permission to grieve. Such feelings are so powerful that if we do not experience and express them, then they reside inside and may cause illness and even death to the bereft. Grieving can be an overwhelming experience, but if you ... Read More
You’ve been dating a new guy for a while now, and your relationship is getting serious. As the holidays approach, you ask if he wants to spend the holidays with you visiting your family across the country. He agrees. You suddenly panic. While you are thrilled to be in love and to share ... Read More
Have you ever met someone who has undeniably discovered his authentic self? There is a confidence, a conviction in his passion for whatever path he is on. Psychologist Carl Jung described this as individuation, the process by which the personal and collective unconscious are brought into ... Read More
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