They say journaling is therapeutic. It’s why many creatives do “morning pages”— three pages of freeform writing you craft first thing in the morning when you write whatever is on your mind with no agenda. These pages are not supposed to be useful for anything other than emptying out the detritus of the day before… Continue reading A Journal Practice For the Non Verbal

Divorce is tough. It’s tough for the adults, and it’s equally difficult for children, who often feel like they don’t have a say in the process. As adults navigating through a divorce, our emotional processing and journey are complicated and often overwhelming. Likewise, our children are also processing a great deal of emotions that they… Continue reading Helping Children Cope with Emotions During Divorce and Co-Parenting

Once you enter your forties, social media and all your well-meaning acquaintances really lean into the idea of self-care. This is exacerbated if you have kids. Multiply that by an X-factor of ten if you care for someone with special needs. Here’s my hot take on self-care. It does not work for me. I tried… Continue reading Self-Care Doesn’t Work for Me, but Here’s What Does

My son Charlie has recently undergone a four-hour hip reconstructive surgery followed by three nights in the hospital. Afterward, he had multiple emergency trips to the orthopedic clinic and the emergency room. One was to cast a broken tibia. The second was an emergency trip to the orthopedic clinic just one day after getting that… Continue reading We Must Be Honest With Our Kids

Children of different ages will have different needs during your divorce and separation. It’s important to understand your child’s developmental level, as that will inform how you emotionally and physically support your child during this time. Let’s take a look at the different developmental stages:   Ages infant to 3 years of age Support Needed:… Continue reading Supporting Your Child’s Needs During a Separation and Divorce

Hello My Love, You are thirteen! A teen! Oh how much I have wanted you to grow to this age and also how much I have wanted to hold you tight to me in all the smaller versions of yourself so I could keep you safe and close and protected. To be honest, I worried… Continue reading To My Son on His Thirteenth Birthday

Parenting is the best and the hardest job I’ve ever had.  It’s a 24-7 job, even when your children are off to college or living independently. After the physical care is done and our children become more independent, the emotional care, coaching, and mentoring continue for a long time.  The emotional and mental toll (without… Continue reading Parenting is the Hardest Job I’ve Ever Had

Let’s be clear – parenting is not a one-size-fits-all journey or job.  There is no manual and there are no clear-cut or universal guidelines that help us navigate the many different developmental phases of each of our children and the unique temperaments and personalities that they bring into the world with them.  As parents, we… Continue reading Parenting Isn’t a One-Size-Fits-All Job

If you are a caretaker of someone or going through treatment, you’ve probably had a doctor tell you “there is no crystal ball”.