Father’s Day and “Fathering” Day

On this Father’s Day, what will you to to acknowledge the man that brought you into this Earth, and who showed you the ropes about how to be the good guy you’ve grown into? Remember your first little league game where he cheered you on from the stands? How about that first bike ride? Maybe you remember...

Solitude, Part 2: The Benefits It Brings, and the Special Strengths of the People Who Enjoy It

Here’s what makes solitude so sweet Unlike the readers of my last post, who were so articulate and insightful about the sweetness of solitude, many professional researchers have had a much harder time recognizing that solitude can actually be beneficial. Maybe part of the reason is that psychologists...

101 Ways to Praise Your Child

When a child is praised, and feels appreciated for who he or she is, he or she will experience a greater sense of well being and calm. A stressed child will become more relaxed and playful, a serious child more joyful, a sullen child, brighter. How can you help your child today? - Wow - Super - You’re...

What Children Need

Fun: Take time to laugh and play and share the wonders of life with me. Affection: Warm hugs will nurture me and make this world a much friendlier place. Acceptance: Appreciate me for the individual I am, with all my unique gifts and special talents. Respect: Treat me like an important and valuable person,...

Inspiration from Music: Dolly Parton’s “Better Get to Livin’”

In my work as a psychotherapist and life coach, I am always grateful for the many and varied sources of inspiration that come my way.  The latest uplifting piece of material I’ve come across is in music, in a relatively new song by country/pop star Dolly Parton, well-known by her fans and her colleagues...