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In a previously published blog, Dr. Jayne Walco reminds us that each transgender person’s journey is unique and different issues can arise at different ages. Is it a boy or a girl? That is often the first question of new parents or parents-to-be and leads to a host of assumptions
As the holidays approach, so do some of the busiest travel days of the year. Many of us will be flying to visit friends and relatives and some just to get away for a break during a busy time of year. Booking a trip is exciting, but what if the
It is virtually impossible today to turn on the news without encountering a story of a man who has behaved badly sexually. Understandably, the initial response of many of us is to be offended, angry, repulsed, and/or demanding he be punished. However, it concerns me that our reactions can be
Last year I wrote about leadership and I lamented that leadership traits seemed to be lacking among too many of our political leaders. I also noted that the presidential election featured two candidates with high unfavorability ratings and I questioned why a country that produced innovative companies such as Apple,
Parents today too often find themselves speaking to their children about the violence that seems to permeate the news. The recent massacre in Las Vegas raises questions for kids of all ages and has triggered many parents to ask us how to talk to them about it. First take a
Can you teach empathy? I get this question a lot from friends, parents, and parents of patients. The answer is not that simple. Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Some kids just seem to be born more empathetic than others. These kids are the
If you are a parent of a 6th grader or older teen in Middle or High school, then you should probably know about the Netflix TV series, “13 Reasons Why.” If you are a parent and don’t know about this Netflix show, this will be an eye-opener! “13 Reasons Why” premiered
Over the years I have encountered many people suffering and struggling with grief and grieving in my work and in the greater community. Historically, there has been conflicting information available about how “best” to do this, from cultural and scientific perspectives alike. For example, those in mourning may have heard,
Among psychotherapists, it is a widely held belief that women are more inclined to pursue psychotherapy than are men. While likely true, that is not always the case. When a man’s penis is no longer functioning as he would like, or as he thinks it should, he is highly likely
School projects, soccer practice, music lessons, doctor appointments, two careers, childcare arrangements, carpools, meal preparation, chores, battles over screen-time…family life can be quite stressful. Finding time to connect has become increasingly challenging and instituting a weekly family meeting can help provide a remedy to this seeming chaos. There are numerous
There’s no debate that we live in an age where more and more options for after-school activities and areas for specialization exist. Budding rock climber? Sure – http://brooklynboulders.com/brooklyn/; the next Steve Jobs? Try this – https://coderdojo.com/. Possibilities are endless, but also potentially overwhelming, and it’s impossible to try it all.
In a couple of days, millions of people across the United States will be coming together with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving. This year the inevitable political discussion will likely pop up around dinner tables all over the country. Given that this election has been one of the most
