I recently bought my cautious 5-year-old his first bike with training wheels. His first attempt at riding didn’t go well. He struggled for two main reasons: first, he was desperate not to make any mistakes and second, he was afraid
I was recently skimming Facebook and came across the article, “Some Babies Are Just Easier Than Others” by Perri Kass, M.D. in The New York Times. This article discussed different temperaments in children and how to recognize these differences to
I love all of Brene’ Brown’s work on vulnerability, shame, and empathy. I think one of my favorite quotes from Brene’ Brown is “Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage are not always comfortable but they’re
As both a mother and a therapist, I have the innate instinct to always want to help others. Help them communicate. Help them solve their problems. Help them through life’s obstacles. Help them better their relationship with their spouse and/or
