Parenting

I am privileged to be a temporary foster mom and I appreciate that a lot of people feel the calling, take classes and eagerly...

Many of us well-intended parents find ourselves overwhelmed and full of self-doubt about our roles in our children’s lives. In our rapidly changing world,...

When I talk with parents in my practice, I often use the airplane safety instructions metaphor: We have to put on our air masks...

Every year we have the best intentions for summer with the kids—lazy days, sandy toes, maybe the perfect family trip—but more often than not,...

What new parents move house with a 6-week-old baby to a remote area far from family? Besides the pioneers. You can’t see me, but...

This article is a way for me to express my comments regarding, what I believe, to be one of the most misused words in...

Often I hear parents say, “She is not listening.” I say, “Of course she is hearing you. Perhaps though she is focused on an...

Being a parent of a toddler can be a rewarding and challenging stage in any parent’s life. To be a parent of a temporarily...

Get out your dictionary and thesaurus. Look up emotions, feelings, and sensations and... surprise, each one is defined by the other! What is a parent...

The alarm sounds and your day begins. It’s another busy one with work, errands, dentist appointments, play dates, grocery store visits and chores at...