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How to Find a Good Family Therapist
A good family therapist can mean the difference between a peaceful household and a chaotic one. These professionals help families come together and learn tools to deal with conflicts, traumatic events and problems they may have difficulty getting through on their own. Seeking help for family issues isn’t shameful and doesn’t mean you fail as a caregiver or family. It means you’re dedicated to solving family problems in a healthy way. Because you share such personal information with your therapist, you need to find one you trust and who is competent and experienced enough to deal with your particular situation.
Misogyny in Healthcare (& Beyond) Hurts Us All
Misogyny in healthcare is a real problem. But it doesn’t stop there. A new mother contacted me in my office a few days ago. I spoke with this pleasant young woman in person for nearly a half hour, far beyond the free 10 minute consults I usually do. Here’s why: Women’s pain and suffering is…
How To Stop Peeing When You Sneeze Mama
One of the most common pelvic floor issues among women is urinary incontinence (peeing when you run, jump, sneeze, or cough). I experienced this issue after the delivery of my children and have worked with countless women who had these issues. Ladies, it is a common issue and nothing to be embarrassed about. Many women…
Feeling Like The Third Wheel? Coping Strategies for Stepmoms
When I first became a stepmom, I thought I had at least a vague idea of what I was getting into. Sure, I didn’t have kids of my own, but how hard could this be? I was always great with kids and I was so head over heels with my husband that I was happy…
What I Learned From Losing My Cell Phone
People always say you only learn who your true friends are when you get cancer, or your husband of two decades leaves you for his 26-year-old secretary, or you run over your own dog.I know an easier way to get a fix on your posse. Throw your cell phone out the sunroof as you drive down the New Jersey Turnpike. Leave it wedged in your seat back on the Delta Shuttle. Or, as I …