Wouldn’t life be more manageable if there was a handbook to handling life-altering situations? Although there are plenty of books and articles based in solid research that discuss different parenting approaches, there isn’t a handbook on preparing you for the emotional ramifications that come with it. As parents, we may not be fully aware of […]
Read MoreThose who experience sexual abuse as a child have to learn how to live with its many long-lasting effects. Those who have not had this experience may struggle to fully understand its impact. For all of us who care for children, it is worth our time and attention to be vigilant and informed. You are […]
Read MoreFamily Therapy Bethesda MD In 2014 I wrote a blog post that talked about how kids were bad for my marriage. You can read it in here: https://www.jaxmomsblog.com/parenting-wisdom/nobody-told-kids-bad-marriage/ I still get calls from people stating… “we had a great marriage, then we had our child and I don’t know what happened! We fight, we feel […]
Read MoreFamily Therapy Bethesda MD Today is May 17th – you are officially one month away from the end of the school year and the beginning of summer. Summer – that joyous time where life slows down and you are no longer rushing out the door yelling at your child to tie their shoes, packing lunches, searching […]
Read MoreCouple’s Counseling Bethesda, MD Many us of in this day and age have some, shall we say, “perfectionist” tendencies. It’s perfectly normal to feel as though you’re not doing enough in a fast-paced and competitive world. We want to work harder, do better, and of course push our kids to strive for the same things. Of […]
Read MoreAs July draws to a close, it can be difficult to see past the blazing sun, unbearable humidity, heat waves, and sunscreen as you race from work to soccer practices, swimming lessons, day camp activities, and play dates. Summer obligations can be just as tiring as those during the school year, but with lengthened daylight and […]
Read More“Will my child(ren) be okay?” When our Bethesda family therapists work with clients who are struggling with their marriage and contemplating divorce, this question is bound to be asked of as they struggle with the enormity of such a decision . As a therapist, I am not given a crystal ball along with my license to practice, […]
Read MoreThe beginning of the school year is a demanding time for parents: school supplies, homework, new routines, and the return to having every minute of every day scheduled. This time of year is taxing for any parent, but it can be especially difficult for parents of children with special needs (and the kids too)! The […]
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