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I’m thrilled that you’ve joined our conversation today! Although some Dads may relate to this show, we’re really going to be talking about Moms. Specifically how critical Moms can be of themselves. I’...

Parents…do you have any “worriers” in your house? I’m not talking about an occasional worry about forgetting a homework assignment. I’m talking about daily worries, ones that persist. Some worries bec...

I’m so glad you’ve joined us today, as we explore PANDAS and it’s effects on children.  Have you ever heard of PANDAS, or has your child ever suffered from this?  I’m not talking about the cute furry ...

Parents, are you beginning to feel like your kids are permanently attached to their digital devices?  I know I hear this from so many parents I talk to.  Latest research is now telling us that we are ...

Life can change in a second, especially when you hear your doctor say, “It’s cancer”.  These are words that we all dread to hear.  Not only do those two words affect the person with the disease, but a...

Do you find that you get caught up in the daily chatter of your mind? It’s so easy to let our to do lists, frustrations, fears, and anger cycle round and round in our head. We often become consumed by...

Well, the holiday season is upon us and I’m sure you’re busy with holiday preparations.  If you’re still on the hunt for that special gift for your child, you’ll want to stay with us throughout the sh...

Parents, do you feel that your life is out of control?  That your calendar is on overload and your stress level is rising?  Omid Safi, a journalist, has recently coined this the “disease of being busy...

Parents, do you find yourself frustrated or angry with your children?  Yes, we’ve all had those kind of days!  What about the days when we get frustrated or angry with ourselves?   I think we’ve all e...

For many years, parents have asked me to help them with their children’s behavior.  As parents, we’ve all had our own experiences when our children misbehave or act out, and we’re easily reminded how ...

For quite awhile I’ve wanted to have a conversation about child abuse…but something kept stopping me.  I felt that it was an important conversation to have, but one that felt very heavy and dark...

Well, school is back in session and hopefully your kids are adjusting to the new year.  As parents, can we do to help ensure that our kids have a positive school year?  One way I believe we can help o...

For many years, I have been deeply concerned about the way we treat each other in society. As a parent, I’ve often wondered, what are we teaching our children…what are we modeling for them? In m...

Most parents I know work very hard to raise their kids responsibly. As parents, we want the best for our children. I’ve talked with many parents, who share with me, that they suffer when they see thei...

Most parents I know work very hard to raise their kids responsibly. As parents, we want the best for our children. I’ve talked with many parents, who share with me, that they suffer when they see thei...

I’m sure if you have more than one child, you’ve already figured out that each of your children are different from one another. Or perhaps you have an only child but have observed how your child diffe...

I can’t believe that summer is almost over! I remember when my children were younger we tried to pack the summer with fun activities while allowing for slow summer days…and none of us were ever ...

Have you noticed how busy our lives have become and how disconnected we’re feeling with each other and nature. We often yearn for simpler times, perhaps remembering our own childhood, when we’d spend ...

You definitely won’t want to miss my conversation today with Dr. Shefali Tsabary, the author of a wonderful book entitled“The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves…Empowering Our Children”, and ...

Recently, I’ve noticed more and more parents expressing concern about their children’s lack of appreciation and gratitude for what they have in their lives. Just yesterday, I met with a mother who was...

If you’re a parent of a teen girl or soon to be teen, I know you’re not going to want to miss our conversation. Teen girls are special and have their own way of being in the world. Sometimes it’s toug...

I recently came across a book, entitled “Second Class Professor”. This book was a real eye opener for me. “Second Class Professor” exposes the issue of the use and abuse of adjunct professors in the U...

Summer is soon approaching and families will be spending lots of time together! Summer has always been a reminder for me to slow down, especially as the temperatures rise. Slowing down seems to be a t...

Parents do you feel that most of your time is either spent with your kids or with your daily commitments, such as work? I remember those crazy busy days with our four kids! I’m also on the other side ...

Remember Simon & Garfunkel’s lyrics…”slow down, you move too fast”? Well, it seems that life has only gotten faster since that song was written. In the busyness of life, we might be unaware ...

We often complain about children and teens don’t have a good work ethic, they feel so entitled, or they want what they want now. We are left to wonder why at times…what has changed over the past...

Today we’re going to have a conversation about families…about our family we grew up in, the family we create and extended family. The word family, often generates a sense of warmth and closeness...

When we begin our parenting journey, we know that we want to be the best parent for our children, right? But often we parent our children as we were parented, or choose to parent 180 degrees opposite ...

Parents…do you have any “worriers” in your house? I’m not talking about an occasional worry about forgetting a homework assignment. I’m talking about daily worries, ones that persist. Some worri...

Recently I saw a Facebook Post…actually more of a rant by a local celebrity chef here in Charleston, SC. This chef also happens to be a Dad. Brett McKee spoke about a particular TV show, he’d wa...

Recently, I came across a book, one that both touched my heart and reminded me of our special connection with nature. I began to read my guest’s book, while on a plane to Chicago, a couple of weeks ag...

Today we’re going to explore an important topic…and have a much needed conversation, but one that might be hard to hear. Our conversation today is going to be about childhood messages. Messages,...

I know we’re all concerned about substance abuse in this country and its detrimental effects. For myself, it’s even more concerning, both as a parent and child and adolescent therapist, the number of ...

Parents are you tired of your kids picking at each other, arguing over the silliest matters, fighting with each other and fighting for your attention?Well you’re not alone. I hear that complaint from ...

I love talking to Moms…hearing their stories… their wishes…their dreams. Motherhood is a beautiful journey. A journey filled with joy, love and precious moments. It’s also a journey ...

I remember taking many photos of my kids when they were younger. I also remember trying to capture that special moment, but the images were never quite as good as I’d hope. Often the lighting was terr...

I’m so glad you’ve joined us today. We’re going to be talking about the importance of self-care for Moms. Moms that I’ve met and worked with seem to share a common problem of not taking care of themse...

Most of my time spent with parents seems to revolve around their children’s behavior and consequences. As parents, we’re often frustrated by our child’s behavior and even more upset when our consequen...

Parents, do you wish your children came with instruction manuals? I know there were days when I did! But I quickly realized that you’d need a different set of instructions for each child and the instr...

Today we’re going to take a look at something that might seem a bit strange but I believe you’re going to be inspired by our conversation! Do you believe that you have any control over your life, or d...

As a parent, we know about the importance of feeding our children nutritious food…but knowing it and actually doing it are two different things! What about those picky eaters…the ones who ...

Today we’re going to take a look at mother-daughter relationships, specifically during the teen years…often referred to as the dreaded teen years!!! Our common belief seems to be that Moms and t...

Join us today as we talk about kid’s and their behavior! I know I was frustrated at times by my own children’s behavior…and I was even more frustrated when my disciplinary techniques were not wo...

Wow, it’s 2014 already? Where did 2013 go? This is the time of year we hear…A New Year…a New You. We’ve probably all made New Year’s Resolutions, only to break them a few weeks later. Toda...

If you have a child who struggles with anxiety, ADHD, autism, or learning issues, I know you’ll want to listen to our conversation today. Often, when a child receives a diagnosis of an emotional, beha...

Do you find that you get caught up in the daily chatter of your mind? It’s so easy to let our to do lists, frustrations, fears, and anger cycle round and round in our head. We often become consumed by...

With the holiday season upon us, we may easily become stressed and are known to “lose it” on occasion. We often focus on our children’s meltdowns, but what about our own? Our adult m...

Today, I’m excited to be able to introduce you to several creative Moms. Moms who are also entrepreneuers in their own right, who are now being referred to as Mompreneuers! I know you’ll want to stay ...

Today, we’re going to explore a subject that is near and dear to my heart, both as a Mom and a therapist….how to know, when parenting our teen, if we should step in or step aside. We often feel ...

Well, it seems like we’ve just wrapped up our Thanksgiving celebrations, and we’re now in the month of December. Chances are, you’re knee deep in preparing for the holidays. This time of year is suppo...