The Holiday Blues
Although the holiday season is typically a time of joy, wonder and family togetherness, the emotions are often quite different for someone who is grieving. Whether your grief stems from the death of a family member, a divorce, the loss of a job or the diagnosis of an illness, the holidays often magnify pain […]
‘Tis the Season for Family Gatherings
Ah, the holidays. In our minds—and often in our memories—we have a vision: the halls are decked, turkeys and truffles abound and carolers make their way through the snowy streets as our happy families nestle by the fire, feasting and toasting the impending New Year. Though we cannot fault Norman Rockwell for his intentions, […]
A Stress-Less Holiday
With the holidays nearly upon us, chances are you’ve started receiving invitations to parties, events and social gatherings. While the hustle and bustle of the season is exciting, it can also be overwhelming for many people. The holidays are advertised as a time for families to relax and enjoy each other, when in reality […]
7 Ways to Take the Stress Out of Homework
If you are a parent of school-age children, chances are you’ve dealt with homework issues at some point. Though homework is an important tool for reinforcing what your child is learning at school, it often results in stress, anxiety and emotional drama for both students and parents. Here are seven ways you can help […]
Psychological Fallout from Boston Attack
In an interview on the Joel Riley Show 610 WTVN, I talked about acute stress reaction in response to the bombing in Boston. Here’s the full podcast. http://www.610wtvn.com/cc-common/podcast/single_page.html?podcast=joelriley&selected_podcast=4-22.lowenstein_1366631738_25038.mp3
Make Time for the Family Meal
In an effort to enrich their children’s lives with daily activities that take place outside the home, parents often spend a great deal of time transporting their kids from one activity to another. In the end, they lack the time and/or the energy to find out what’s really happening in the lives of their children. […]
