I know I have written a lot lately about how to calm our emotional responses when interacting with the people closest to us. This is because not only do I see it happen time and time again, leading to everything…
As parents, we can’t always be aware of our children’s emotional experiences and how our actions affect them. As a trained mediator, family law attorney for almost 25 years, and child of bitter divorce myself, I know all too well…
Relationships truly matter. As a family lawyer for almost 25 years, I have a regular front row seat to what appears to be hopeless disconnection between spouses and co-parents. Part of what I do is help bring co-parents together to…
Whether we know it or not, we are negotiating all the time – not just when it comes to our work, but most often with those closest to us. Family life is full of daily negotiations. You might negotiate with…
It seems it wasn’t that long ago that we came home from work, changed clothes, and had dinner as a family. Our workday was done. We knew that nothing would be expected of us until the next day. Going back…
The holiday season can be stressful under normal circumstances. But this year, the pandemic brings additional challenges. How will we spend time with family members and other loved ones this holiday season? Arguments can easily erupt when family members have very…
In these uncertain times of the coronavirus self quarantines, schools have transitioned to online learning. And many of us now work from home. With two teenagers at home, I’ve encountered more than a few challenges. But just recently, I uncovered one…
The Thanksgiving holiday is traditionally when we celebrate all that we’re thankful for. It’s also a holiday often spent with family members. But what if certain family members leave us feeling anything but thankful? We don’t have to let difficult family…
