9/11 Anniversary Reactions: What Can We Do With Our Grief?

This Sunday is the 10-year anniversary of 9/11, a day forever associated with feelings of shock and horror, anguish over missing people and fears of additional terrorism. For many (if not most of us), the day was a profound reminder of life’s fragility. Ten years later, for most of us, life has moved on. We’ve [...]

School Days… Reassessing What May Not Be Working

Classes are back in session…. Families are trying to establish and get used to a more scheduled routine.  As the year starts, it might be a good time to evaluate what worked for your family last year that helped things run smoothly and what did not. Often we just revert back to old habits and [...]

Easing Back into School

  I can’t believe I am saying this. But, it is almost time for the kids to go back to school. While I don’t want to shorten anyone’s summer vacation, there are a few things that are important to consider in order to make the transition back to school a bit easier. Most kids have [...]