When I fell into the dark, I also fell into myself. Nothing is by accident; life happens with intent and purpose. In the end, we are all stuck with ourselves. We must begin with due diligence of intent. Our time would be wasted and disrespectful if we are not honest with ourselves. Purposely ...
Perhaps the most useful bit of wisdom I have come across during my work with children is to “insist on connecting.” Connectedness is the most effective prerequisite to be able to comfort, help, teach, redirect or discipline a child. The Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University ...
The holiday season brings many traditions: office parties, questionable white-elephant gifts and that one coworker who swears they’re “just having a sliver” of cheesecake before returning for three more. But perhaps the most unifying tradition of all is the parade of treats that ...
The music on the radio proudly proclaims that this is the "most wonderful time of the year" and it's the "happiest season of all!" Everyone should be all smiles and joy throughout December, right? But then you start worrying about whether you can find the right gifts for everyone on your ...
The beholder of forgiveness possesses grace. The powers of the divine bestowed this gift to us upon our birth. Not sitting in the judgment chair for something that is not our creation elicits compassion for those who are blinded in ignorance. In grace’s most simple form, it can be defined in ...
Joint custody seems like the perfect solution — both parents stay involved, children maintain relationships with everyone, and it feels "fair." Courts increasingly favor 50/50 arrangements, and most parents initially agree this serves children's best interests. But there's one critical ...
