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Talking Turkey and Gratitude
Reposting this from 2014. This Thanksgiving, it feels more important than ever to focus on gratitude. For those of us fortunate enough to sit down tomorrow at a turkey-and-fixings laden table with friends and family, I have one sincere wish. … Continue reading
Balls and Baked Ziti
As I do on occasion, a few weeks ago I put out a request on Facebook for suggestions for blog topics. This time, I asked grandparents what would be of interest to them. Most of the suggestions I received were about … Continue reading
Posted in Elementary/Lower School, High/Upper School, Middle/Junior High School
Tagged family, family meals, family time, parenting, sports
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Turning Points for Troubled Teens
Although I work mostly with children and families, I see plenty of adult clients in therapy as well. With all of my clients, I spend the early sessions getting to know their stories. And boy, do they have stories. Here are … Continue reading
Talking Turkey and Gratitude
For those of us fortunate enough to sit down tomorrow at a turkey-and-fixings laden table with friends and family, I have one sincere wish. I hope that amidst the talk of football and politics and “when can we have pumpkin … Continue reading
The Social Third Degree
Parents worry about their kids. Moms and dads want their offspring to be happy, to be successful, and to live meaningful lives. For children in school, parents define success using both academic and social measures. When parents worry about how … Continue reading
To Snoop or Not to Snoop?
At some point in time, most parents will have to deal with the “to snoop or not to snoop” dilemma. Most parents have an intuitive sense that they shouldn’t look through their children’s backpacks, browse their text messages, search their … Continue reading
Posted in High/Upper School, Middle/Junior High School, Young Adult
Tagged adolescents, family, parenting, privacy, relationship, social media, trust
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When Parents Are at War
I am not sure where this post is going. I don’t know if there is anything I can write that will make a difference. Still, I feel led to share some insights about the impact on children of warring parents. … Continue reading
Bike Helmets and Values
I am vacationing on a tiny island off the coast of North Carolina. It is where my parents retired, so my family is very blessed to spend a week here every summer. I promised in my last post, which was … Continue reading
Ready or Not?
I am frequently asked by parents “At what age is a child ready to ____________?” The blank may be “stay home alone” or “use the stove unsupervised” or “go to the mall with friends.” During one such conversation recently, a child client piped up … Continue reading
Common Enemies and Common Goals
In an earlier post, I wrote about sibling squabbling (Squelching Squabbles). The post described strategies for dealing with the day-to-day bickering so common among siblings. Today’s post is about a different type of problematic sibling relationship which is alluded to … Continue reading
What Kids Want Us to Know 