SUPPORT & THERAPY BLOG

Somehow, we survived eight and a half years in my household without having to deal with lice. We made it through several outbreaks in daycare and elementary school unscathed (or un-loused?), and last month, our luck ran out. My friend had picked up our daughter for a playdate and noticed lice in her hair. I frantically called the local “Lice Lady”, who happened to be out of town that weekend, and realized I had to tackle the problem myself. (She did offer to help when she ret

One of my favorite movies of all time is the original Ghostbusters. In the final scene, the villain asks the Ghostbusters to “make your choice” regarding the form of the foe they will have to fight. Bill Murray’s character urges the others to clear their minds and not think of anything. Next, we see a giant “Stay Puft” marshmallow man appear, and Dan Akroid’s character confesses, “it just popped in there.”, Thoughts often “just pop in” our heads without our choosing or knowle

Remember the days as a newlywed, when the future looked bright and you wanted to spend every second together? Now you’re busy running from one commitment to another. Getting the kids to practice, taking the pet to the vet, and completing work projects before their deadlines.  You used to feel a strong connection, sharing inside jokes, relaxing at brunch, or quiet evenings together. However, somewhere between work, kids, and errands, the closeness has frayed. Many couples expr

A few weeks ago, I had lunch with a colleague who now has a teenager. We discussed the challenges of raising our children and situations...