For Christmas last year, I gifted my husband Dr. Alexandra Solomon’s book, “Love Every Day.” (Sidenote, this was also, unabashedly, a gift for me.) We’re doing our best to keep up with the daily reflections and we’re each keeping a journal with our comments, questions, and favorite quotes as we go along. Today I was
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I’m a new parent and I’m really feeling the strain around going back to work. I feel the need to work as if I don’t have kids and parent as if I don’t have a job. The pressure is crushing. How do I find peace and balance as a working parent? New parents, and especially
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My child is driving me crazy! They don’t listen and then I get frustrated. Are there strategies I can use to respond differently? Parenting young children can be challenging, especially when they seem to ignore instructions or push boundaries. In these moments, parents often feel frustrated and resort to yelling, punishment, or rigid discipline. However,
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The Three R’s are three simple steps that help parents calm an upset child to reduce difficult behavior at home and school.
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Dr. Emily Cook is a featured contributor to this January 2019 article on Huff Post
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The trigger for conflict is often miscommunication. Here are three tips for avoiding miscommunication with kids
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In his first blog post, Brian Livelsberger explains why he only recommends 80 minute appointments for couples: research shows that fewer, longer appointments produce greater gains than shorter, more numerous appointments
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2019 is here and my partner and I really want to make relationship resolutions, but we keep getting stuck! We have tried in the past to come up with New Year Resolutions, but we never end up following through. Any tips for how we can start the year off right as a couple? The start
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Is it difficult for you to ask for help? Most people answer “yes.” This post reframes asking for help as good for us, for others, and for our connections. Read more!
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You and your partner decided to seek couples counseling, found a therapist, and made your first appointment. Now what? Your work begins before therapy does
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