Have you been thinking about your New Year’s resolutions? Are you ready to have your best year yet? Traditionally the new year is a time for new beginnings.  Many people write a list of goals they have for the new year.  However, sometimes getting clear on what matters most to you can be difficult. Further, […]

The idea of the Hallmark Holidays with loved ones sounds amazing. Whether you are celebrating Christmas, Hanukah or Kwanzaa, this time of year brings happiness and cheer…or does it?   The holidays…a time for food and fun…a time for friends and family, but now I have to make the roast, clean the house, decorate, shop for […]

Do you have the right attitude…the gratitude attitude? It’s November, a time for food, family, and togetherness.  It is also a time to reflect upon what we are thankful for. Many of you might be thinking, “Isn’t gratitude a year round state of being?” In my opinion, the answer is a resounding yes. But many […]

Ghosts, goblins, zombies, vampires??  Perhaps most of these are not real, with the exception of one…vampires. No, I am not referring to Dracula or the Lost Boys; I am talking about real vampires.  You may not know it but they walk amongst us, interacting with us daily. They don’t have long fangs or fly; they […]

The holidays for children are some of the most exciting times of the year, except for those of newly divorced families.  The expectations of how it has always been may be hard to let go of. However, it does not have to be the case. In fact, the holidays can still be free of chaos, […]

Breaking up is hard to do, so hard they have made countless songs about it.  This is a transition that will affect you psychologically, physically, financially, socially, and emotionally, so it shouldn’t be taken lightly.  This is especially true when you consider the transition from your partner, especially if you have children.  The change is […]

October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. This movement started about a decade ago by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center to help bring awareness to an important issue faced by schools and communities nationwide.  Much effort has been made each year to create new resources, tools, and raising awareness around bullying prevention, including cyberbullying.  In a world […]

September is National Recovery Month, a time to celebrate the journey of recovery by those who have overcome addiction and the professionals who help make that possible.  I am proud to share with you this month an interview with someone special to me, who has battled the beast we know—addiction! In addition to being a […]

As we enter August in the south, it means the beginning of the end of summer, and while it may still be very hot in the north, school is not far from the minds of parents north and south alike.  The school start line is in view, and the race to get back in the […]

July…hot fun in the summer time!  A mantra we should all be embracing as we swing into the heart of the season!  Did you know, summer is also the season filled with energy, growth, and transformation opportunities? Summer may be the best time of year for our personal wellness! The sun, rich in vitamin D, […]

A Dad is someone who wants to catch you before you fall but instead picks you up, brushes you off, and lets you try again. ~unknown Last month I discussed the perception of strong women and the evolution of the role of a mother.  It seems equally important, as a Marriage and Family Therapist, to […]

Hold this weight over your head…Don’t move…Just like that-  Don’t let go…You are so strong! The perception of what we can do as mothers and what others think we can/should do as mothers seems to run the gamut.  Should we stay home and take care of the kids?  Should we work and contribute to the […]

Spring is upon us — the weather is a bit warmer, our children’s spring break is coming in a few weeks, and March 20th marks the official day of spring this year.  This time of year brings new growth; out with the old and in with the new! Just as clearing out a cluttered closet […]

“Hi, may I take your order please?” “Yes, I would like the perfect man and I’d like it now, please.” “Will that complete your order?” “ Yes.” In a world where instant gratification has become a social norm, it shouldn’t be surprising to hear this thought process has trickled down into the most sacred area […]