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Interview with a Therapist’s Husband: Let’s Talk (New) Parenting

in Blog October 11, 2021 902 0 0

This interview with my husband is a continuation of the series we began in October 2020. This time we are discussing on our transition to parenthood over the past year with the birth of our son (“Bub”) this past January. … Continue reading...

It’s Apparent You’re a Stepparent

in Blog January 20, 2020 1737 0 0

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...

Parent Yourself

in Blog September 12, 2019 1995 0 3

Many couples and families initially seek therapeutic services in hopes of managing their day-to-day stressors more effectively. It’s not uncommon for many of us to feel depleted, as though we are running on fumes. Award-winning author, feminist...

My Favorite Non-Fiction Books That Make Therapy Better

in Blog January 10, 2019 1976 0 0

Family Therapy Bethesda, MD Top Favorite Non-Fiction Books That Make Therapy Better These books are super helfpul for personal growth, a better marriage, or simply raising your kids while maintaining your sanity. I love reading. Considering that...

It’s Not a Bird, or a Bee, or a Stork: Why You Should Teach Your Kids About Sex

in Blog, Uncategorized October 9, 2018 2118 0 0

Family Counseling Bethesda MD Research indicates that kids who have had a “comprehensive sexual education engage in less risky sexual behavior use protection, have fewer sexual partners and are less likely to become pregnant during their teenage...

Nobody told you that kids were bad for marriages

in Blog August 19, 2018 2045 0 0

Family 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...

Don’t Be A Bluth: Avoid These

in Blog, Uncategorized May 28, 2018 3107 0 4

Family Therapy Chevy Chase MD WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD [To be fair, the spoilers in question are a decade and a half old, and this show is driven by characters more than plot, so knowing what happens does not actually spoil … Continue...

Summertime – Making it Easy

in Blog May 15, 2018 2366 0 0

Family 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 … Continue...

Accepting “Good Enough”

in Blog September 28, 2016 2445 0 0

Couple’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...

Combatting your “Should’s”

in Blog August 23, 2016 2416 0 0

Family Therapist in Bethesda, MD Back to school season is upon us. If you’re thinking, where did the summer go? I’m right there with you. Today I’d like to talk about a non-traditional back to school topic, though, that can come … Continue...

Savoring Summer with the “3 Rs”

in Blog July 26, 2016 2605 0 0

As 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...

Family Counseling Rockville, MD: The Myth Of The Perfect Mother

in Blog May 5, 2016 3090 0 0

A Therapist of Family Counseling Potomac MD Holds In High Regard On: The Myth Of The Perfect Mother This weekend brings Mother’s Day–a time when we all are reminded to take a moment to appreciate our moms and, if we’re moms...