I silently dubbed this past summer the Summer From Hell. I feel a little obnoxious saying this because it wasn’t completely hellacious, but it was pretty darn close. My normally easy-going son was going through extreme mood shifts and his tantrums had become epic. I was left in tears, feeling completely defeated and fantasizing about […]
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What They Already Know
Sometimes, during this chaotic time of year, we are so busy teaching our children about holiday traditions, thankfulness, gift giving and gratitude, we forget to celebrate what they already know. I was reminded of this recently, when I was sent a beautiful video from my friend and co-founder of Stork Films, Julie Meerschwam, which she […]
Coping With The Holidays
The holidays are here, and along with the festive décor, large social gatherings and creation of wonderful memories come major disruptions to family routines. Kids are out of school, staying up later at night, and eating lots of sugary treats. This is a really exciting time for kids, and at the same time, it places […]
How To Prepare For A Caesarian Birth
How do I prepare for a caesarian birth? I am often asked how a woman can best prepare for an upcoming cesarean section, whether it be a planned surgery or the result of unexpected events during vaginal birth. It’s very important that you don’t skip this section in the birthing books or tune out during […]
Tips To Help Children Work Through Their Anger
It is important to start off by saying that it is ok for your child to feel angry at times and to express his or her anger or frustration. Anger is a natural human emotion that everyone, regardless of their age, will feel at times. The important thing is to help your child learn how […]
Not a Creature was Stirring, Not Even a Spouse
For the newly divorced (or even for those in the process), Christmas looms large as a test of the ability to deal with a new reality and the often-painful feelings of change and loss. The holidays are powerful symbols of family life – think of the Norman Rockwell image of a loving and joyous family […]
Finding the Best Music Teacher
Being a piano teacher myself, you can imagine my expectations when it came to finding the right piano teacher for my children. What? Why don’t I teach them myself? If you have tried to teach your child ANYTHING, you know exactly why I am looking! So what should a parent look for when finding a […]
The Evolution of My Thanksgiving
Ah, Thanksgiving. Whether you love it or try to avoid it, it happens every year. Looking back at my life, I’ve realized I can compartmentalize my Thanksgivings into three categories. First was my childhood, when I was surrounded by my family. I remember Thanksgivings filled with laughter, food, and of course, playing who can grab […]