Authors: Dr. Eve Loren Goldstein and Danielle Matthew, LMFT It was Friday morning, the end of one of those typical exhausting weeks of work and weeknight commitments. The last thing I wanted to do was to squeeze in one more obligation, but I saw on my calendar "coffee with the principal" at my child’s school. I thought about skipping it, but, in the end, I convinced … [Read more...] about Parent Burnout: Top 3 Ways to Thrive with Community Support
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Where Does Halloween Come From?
My very inquisitive six-year-old asked me why people dress up on Halloween. I was stumped. I am usually a reasonably informed mom with a quick story about all the cool things in history that have formed our current day celebrations. But not this time – I didn’t have any answers! Where Does Halloween Come From? My son’s question My son’s question got me thinking about the … [Read more...] about Where Does Halloween Come From?
The Negative Effects of Single Parent Homes on Children
Most single parents want the best for their children despite the circumstances. Although there are an increasing number of single parent homes in the U.S., the effects can often be long-term for kids who are in the care of a single mother or father. When you want to learn about how children are affected by living in a single parent home, there are a few important facts to … [Read more...] about The Negative Effects of Single Parent Homes on Children
From Boxing Champ to Career Mom: Laila Ali Shares 3 Tips for Work-Life Balance
Laila Ali is probably just as active out of the boxing ring as she was in it. And, that’s saying a lot. After winning multiple boxing World titles, she went on to earn more types of titles: Best-selling Author, Lifestyle Expert, TV Host, “Dancing With The Stars” (DWTS) Alumna, and… Mom. Just as Laila had trained to roll with the punches in the ring, she needed to learn how … [Read more...] about From Boxing Champ to Career Mom: Laila Ali Shares 3 Tips for Work-Life Balance
Autism and a New Athletic Experience
My son likes to try new things, a quality I admire. Sometimes, he says “I want to try this or that,” and it turns out he doesn’t like it. This happened a few years ago with a place called IFly, a sky diving simulator experience. He really wanted to try it, but when he got there and got outfitted and received the instructions, he got nervous. He did it, got into the … [Read more...] about Autism and a New Athletic Experience