In a world where far too many videos go viral, a recent one caught my attention for all the right reasons. The video takes place at a wedding. The bride and her father are getting ready to walk down the aisle. Out of nowhere, the father walks over to the bride’s stepfather and asks him [...]
Many people use divorce as a time to take stock of all the areas in their life, career included. It’s natural as you are making changes to think about the various aspects of your life and what you want for your future. Most experts recommend not changing jobs in the midst of a divorce because [...]
There are both legal and emotional considerations to divorcing while pregnant. I’m a psychologist, not a lawyer, so I don’t give legal advice, but I will say that some states do not allow for divorce during pregnancy.There is no “right” or “easy” time to get divorced. There are always complicating factors and life events, so [...]
As kids are heading back to school, it's a good time to think about setting them up for success this school year. Children have different ways of learning and, thankfully, schools are starting to recognize these different styles. When you understand how your child learns, it can make school and homework easier for everyone. Children [...]
It is all too common for kids to refuse, at some point, to go to one parent’s house for parenting time. If the issue is abuse, neglect or parent mental illness/substance abuse, this issue requires much more professional involvement (therapists, possibly lawyers). However, there are some steps you and your co-parent can take to address [...]
A handful of people may think their parents had an amazing marriage, while many more think it had both positive and negative qualities and some don’t see much they want to replicate in their own relationships. Even if your parents had a good enough marriage, strategies that worked for them still may not be right [...]
Many people are shell-shocked after a divorce and can’t imagine dating again while others want to jump right back into the dating world. I don’t think of it as a matter of the amount of time that’s passed, but rather have you taken the following steps: Really understanding why the marriage ended: It’s easy to blame [...]
This blog is for people who consider themselves religious, spiritual and/or are interested in exploring that path as a result of the pain of divorce. Divorce can be a great personal challenge. Similar to other difficult times, people can often find comfort in a sense of faith or spirituality. As you work to heal from your [...]
Taking care of yourself physically is extremely important when you are going through and healing from the divorce process. Divorce is physically, emotionally and financially depleting – even when it’s something you chose and wanted to happen. When you are stressed out, making decisions and coping can be compromised. Caring for yourself physically provides a [...]
Inside Out, the latest movie from Disney/Pixar, is one of the best-reviewed movies of the summer. After seeing it with my kids, it’s easy to see why it’s received so many accolades. It’s a visually captivating film that is both funny and heartfelt. As a psychologist, I see that it can provide special value to [...]
