Fa-la-la-la-lahhhhh!: Holiday Drama December 21, 2018 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Well, as I’m writing this, it’s nearly 50 degrees and raining so it seems more like Easter…
Mental Health Meds: When to Take, When to Hold Off December 12, 2018 There’s a pill for everything these days. I even saw one that can make your poo glittery. Because who doesn’t need glittery poo? When it…
From Greedy to Grateful in 112 Easy Steps November 21, 2018 Thanksgiving is tomorrow, so I thought we’d talk about our ungrateful little brats, whoops, I mean our little darling angels for a minute. But seriously, kids…
Who Ya Gonna Call? November 15, 2018 Going to a therapist for medication is like going to a urologist with a broken arm – you’ll probably leave with a referral to another provider but no…
Tablets and Smart Phones and Kids, Oh My! October 10, 2018 At no point in history have humans had such easy and constant access to news, information, entertainment, and singing goat videos as we do now? Gaming systems, smartphones, tablets, laptops,…
Winter Is Coming September 26, 2018 Summer is winding down. Well, it was when I started this post, but it seems that autumn has arrived overnight. The temperature outside is noticeably cooler and pumpkin…
Seven Days to Better Mental Health September 19, 2018 If you want better mental health, there’s no need to completely overhaul your life. Wellness results from taking small steps and maintaining them over time.…
The Ultimate Tantrum Tamer September 12, 2018 Most of the adults I know have a hard time dealing with big emotions. Watch me try to parent in the grocery store and you’ll witness an…
The Magic of Empathy September 5, 2018 Picture yourself in the middle of a meltdown. Oh, you don’t have those? Riiiiight. Anyway, you’re losing it, your face is hot, and your hands…
Homework Helpers August 29, 2018 In the past, it was common for homework time at my house to end in tears, yelling, and occasionally, threats of world domination. Fortunately, we’ve all learned…