The intolerance of the other has made life intolerable for all.
Category: Daily Life
Growth in a School Year Like No Other
It’s happening. After spending months trapped with their loving (but admittedly, flawed) parents, the class of 2020 finally has a chance at glorious freedom. They are leaving for college! Well, most of them. And we hope for an entire semester, but we can’t say for sure. At first glance, it appears that some parents didn’t … Continue reading Growth in a School Year Like No Other
Certainty in Uncertain Times
The injuries that we are experiencing defy reason, have no closure, and the consequences will be with us for years to come.
Is This Normal?
We’re one month in, and I don’t know about you, but the novelty of the novel coronavirus has worn off! Last week, any higher intentions I had that inspired me to be the best version of myself mocked me from the sidelines as I bravely struggled with daily tasks. Why am I so exhausted when … Continue reading Is This Normal?
What Now?
It’s been two weeks. Two weeks ago, I realized that our flight to Florida was a connecting flight. “Really!” I whined. “I hate connecting flights.” That was Before. There are defining events in life (marriage, divorce, a hurricane, the birth of a child, a cancer diagnosis, September 11th) that alter our view of life and … Continue reading What Now?
Decisions Big and Small
Twenty years ago, my husband and I would roll our eyes when we’d catch his mother washing a little plastic sandwich bag to reuse or when she would “save” scraps of aluminum foil. - It turns out Betty was right.
Holiday Traditions: Creating Magic or Havoc?
What is one of your favorite Christmas moments? When I was 11 years old or so, my mother assigned to my younger sister and me an amazing task. It was Christmas Eve and my Grandmother was coming to visit. She lived a half-block away, at my cousin’s house, and needed help carrying her gifts back … Continue reading Holiday Traditions: Creating Magic or Havoc?
Mr. Rogers x 2 = Double the Compassion
Everyone knows Fred Rogers (aka Mr. Rogers) and his gentle, enticing way with people, but it’s mostly those who study psychology and social work who are just as familiar with the wisdom of Carl Rogers (no relation). If you’ve ever been in a counselor’s office and suddenly felt pure joy and the sweet relief of … Continue reading Mr. Rogers x 2 = Double the Compassion
Your kid is not afraid of therapy. Are you?
Adults are a different story. We have issues. We were told that emotional struggles are a sign of weakness. We were told that the mind holds dark, shameful secrets.
The Cloud Game
Jerry Seinfeld made the observation that there really is no such thing as “Fun for the whole family.” Either the kids are having fun, and the parents are miserable, or the parents are having fun, and the kids are miserable.
