lisa firestone

7 Ways Your Childhood Affects How You Parent

Most parents who look into the eyes of their brand new baby see whatever lies... >>

Living Mom’s Life?

“I think I want to be good.”  A warm tear rolls down my cheek.  My... >>

The Value of Sadness

Our tendency to avoid sadness is almost instinctive. From a very young age, we try... >>

Are You Overthinking Everything?

At any given point in life, it is possible to direct our thoughts in such... >>

A Challenge to Mothers Everywhere

The other day, a friend of mine texted me a picture of a sign in... >>

Are You Single for the Right Reasons?

There is nothing wrong with being single. In fact, one of the most important lessons... >>

The Making of a Murderer

Years ago, when I was in the process of creating a violence assessment scale, I... >>

How to Deal with Relationship Anxiety

Our relationships can be our deepest source of joy, but they can also be a... >>

Stop Hating Yourself Once and For All

Recently, we’ve called attention to the question of whether narcissism is an epidemic in our... >>

Can an Open Relationship Actually Work?

Research tells us that about 4 to 5 percent of heterosexual couples have agreed to... >>