The Happy and Sad Tears of Motherhood

May 22, 2014 | Parenting | 2 comments

In a couple of weeks my baby graduates from 8th grade and the era of mothering grade schoolers will be over for me.  Part of me is filled with joy that I will never have to attend a painful school picnic, or parent/teacher meeting yet there is another part of me that...
Top Dating Mistakes that Lead to Divorce

Top Dating Mistakes that Lead to Divorce

Aug 10, 2013 | Relationships

“If it’s a red flag while you are dating, it turns into a billboard sign after you get married.” These wise words are from one of my clients who just got divorced. My work puts me into the unique position of 20/20 hindsight on dating mistakes that may lead...
The Dirty Little Secret of A Control Freak

The Dirty Little Secret of A Control Freak

Feb 10, 2013 | Relationships

About six times a year I travel for business leaving my husband and at least two children and a high-energy alpha puppy behind.  My typical practice prior to leaving is to compose an outrageously detailed novella on what my husband and children must do during every...
Bullies? I wonder where they got that.

Bullies? I wonder where they got that.

Oct 29, 2012 | Parenting

It seems that almost every day we read a terrible story of a child suffering chronic abuse at the hands of bullies.   These aptly named people seem to be relentless in their ability to attack, demean, and belittle their intended victim.  In trying to understand why...
Spanish or guitar, what’s a controlling mother to do?

Spanish or guitar, what’s a controlling mother to do?

Sep 2, 2012 | Parenting

When my oldest child was a sophomore in high school he dropped a big bomb on me.  He asked to stop taking Spanish class and instead take . . . guitar.  I’d always planned on my children being bilingual.  You may think this would be a good time to point out that that...