Contentment with one’s life and life circumstances can seem to be obviously predicated on practicalities: Do I like my job? Do I feel close to my spouse? Are my children doing well? Can I make ends meet? Do I have enough time to do the things I enjoy? All of these things, even just some of these things, if answered… Read more »
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Be careful that your words match your deeds, your children are watching…and listening! As parents we attempt to teach our children the building blocks for personal integrity; the difference between right and wrong, thoughtful and thoughtless and myriad other nuances of this optimal human value….But we often fail to recognize the utter esteem in which… Read more »
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An exclusive interview series with Dr. Dan Siegel, Executive Director of the Mindsight Institute. Read more.
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Here you will find all resources from the April 5 webinar, Understanding and Preventing Violence” with Lisa Firestone, Ph.D. Description: What causes violence? How do you know if someone is at risk? What can you do if you, or someone you know, might be in trouble? This webinar will provide you with answers to these… Read more »
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Does the stigma associated with Dyslexia affect you or a loved one? In the United States, this reading disability, which accounts for 80 to 90 percent of all learning disabilities, affects an estimated one out of ten children. And while there are numerous stories of people afflicted with this condition who have gone on to… Read more »
Learn MoreIn this day and age, the economy has crunched almost every aspect of our lives. Yet certain areas are hallowed, and should not be subject to the practicalities of available income vs. necessary output. Our families fall within this realm (and this includes all of our loved ones, be they two legged or four!) Our… Read more »
Learn MoreThis exclusive video series features psychology experts Carol and James Gilligan, who offer a unique window into their remarkable relationship and marriage of more than 50 years. Read more
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The next time you worry about your child spending his or her time playing mindless video games, think again. Daphne Bavelier, professor of brain and cognitive sciences at the University of Rochester, asserts that, “action video games are far from mindless.” She has conducted more than 20 studies on the effects of video gaming on… Read more »
Learn MoreAt the end of the year, families come together. Memories are ignited. Children, who are now adults, can regress to thinking of their parents as the givers and organizers. As the family gathers, they are sadly reminded that mom and dad are frail or enfeebled with illness and disability, and a myriad of emotions are… Read more »
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