Parental alienation involves one parent spoiling the relationship between a child and the other parent in the absence of actual abuse or neglect. In both my personal and professional lives, I have seen many parents actively turn their children against the other parent in an … [Read more...] about Parental Alienation and the Fight for Children’s Hearts and Minds
Adventures in Dating: Memoirs of Midlife Relationships
3 Lesson Learned from My Unplugged Vacation
My blended family (ages 5, 6, 7, 11, and 13) just returned from a weeklong road trip through Yellowstone National Park. During the trip, we conducted our own mini-experiment: Each of us eliminated electronic use for anything other than music. No iPhone apps, no social media, no … [Read more...] about 3 Lesson Learned from My Unplugged Vacation
Unplugging to Reconnect this Summer
When I was young, family vacations involved long road trips, my Walkman, 3 cassette tapes (usually Michael Jackson, Eddie Grant, and early U2 in heavy rotation), and the alphabet game. In many ways, these trips resembled the classic National Lampoon’s Vacation, which may explain … [Read more...] about Unplugging to Reconnect this Summer
The Not-So-Spotless Mind: How to Achieve Eternal Sunshine After a Breakup
While planning a get-together with my friends recently, one of my girlfriends immediately took a happy hour venue off the table because the location reminded her too much of her ex-husband. The odds of running into her ex-husband were very low at this watering hole, but she did … [Read more...] about The Not-So-Spotless Mind: How to Achieve Eternal Sunshine After a Breakup
Bullying: It’s Not Just for Kids Anymore
My partner, The Consultant, has a teenage daughter who has recently been the target of bullying at her middle school. For many, the term “bullying” immediately conjures up images of teenagers spreading rumors about each other or stealing young children’s lunch money. Indeed, even … [Read more...] about Bullying: It’s Not Just for Kids Anymore
