Grief: Why can’t I just get over it?

Grief: Why can’t I just get over it?

Why can’t I just get over it? There is a myth that grief is short-lived and that when something bad happens we should be able to pull ourselves up by the bootstraps and move on. Some people are better at carrying the illusion of being able to do this than others and...
My Teenager is Driving Me Crazy! Is This Normal?

My Teenager is Driving Me Crazy! Is This Normal?

Parenting a teenager is not easy. You have to lessen the reign and prepare them to leave the nest, but at the same time their behavior is erratic and they won’t listen to you. They may be impulsive, moody and they may experiment with behaviors that are alarming. The...
10 Tips for Coping with Mommy Blues

10 Tips for Coping with Mommy Blues

(Coping with Mommy Blues: a list for those moments when you want to run away but can’t) Mommy blues is the elephant in the room for so many moms.  We don’t talk about mommy blues because we are told we should be grateful and happy to have a baby, but the truth is that...