In the blink of an eye – and many sleep-deprived nights – my youngest has moved beyond look-at-me babyhood and into the I-want-to-explore-everything phase. He’s the attempter of all things and master of none. He keeps trying new things and yet, rarely does he manage to accomplish what he wants to. Yesterday, I found him […]
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Those We’ve Met In Our Hearts
In Honor of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Day, I am posting a blog I wrote a few years ago on this subject: “A friend of mine posted this on her Facebook wall this week and I thought I would share it with you. “This is the week we remember all babies born sleeping, or […]
I Hate You And Other Fun Phrases
My child yells awful things at me when he is angry. Things like, “I hate you,” “You are the meanest,” “I am moving out.” (Really? You are 3!) What can I do?! It IS hard to have your kids say awful stuff to and about you, especially when you only have their best interests at […]
Five Sleep Tips for Those Troublesome Tots
Let’s face it, it’s not easy being a toddler. After all, they are busy acquiring language; they run, jump, and bounce boundlessly; and they make demands… lots of them! Not surprisingly, their batteries need recharging both day and night. Through age five, most toddlers require 12-14 hours of sleep daily and usually nap until they […]
Building Your Labor and Delivery Tool Kit: Teleclass Recap
In case you missed this highly informative teleclass, presented by doula and prenatal specialist Deb Flashenberg, you can find a recording of the class here. During the teleclass, Deb recommended this article and suggested these videos as some great resources for expecting moms. She also provided the following tips (originally posted on her blog) to […]
Newborn Rashes
Having a newborn is so exciting. However, often a big source of concern for many parents is newborn rashes, which are very common. The good news is that most are benign and get better quickly with minimal treatment. There are some however that require treatment and if your baby seems unwell or you are concerned, […]
Marriage: Romantic AND Financial Partnership
Marriage isn’t just a romantic relationship; it is also a financial partnership. Determining whether or not to combine finances when going into a marriage is just as weighty and possibly controversial a topic as whom to invite to your wedding, whose family to go to for a holiday, and when or even whether to have […]
Helping Kids Understand Change and Transition
It’s amazing that we are already back to school! Summer really comes and goes so quickly. As a clinical psychologist and expert in anxiety disorders, I’m well versed in some of the concerns that arise as kids transition back to school, face new social situations, and confront some new (and maybe not so new) fears. […]