Navigating Parent-Teacher Conferences after Divorce

If you’re still adjusting to a divorce, you may be avoiding situations where you might run into your ex. That’s understandable, especially if there’s bitterness between you. Nevertheless, you’re still parents, and that means you should both participate in parent-teacher conferences with your child’s teacher. No matter how awkward the interaction might be, it’s in […]
How to Improve Your Relationship with Social Media

In 2019, the number of social media users worldwide stands at about 3.484 billion (Smart Insights). The fact that social media networks have penetrated such a large portion of the world’s population should be a surprise to absolutely no one. And as I’ve previously discussed on this blog, there is both a positive and a […]
10 Ways to Help Your Child Cope with Your Divorce

By now, most of us are familiar with the statistics surrounding divorce. In western cultures, where more than 90 percent of people marry by the age of 50, about 40 to 50 percent of those marriages end in divorce. (Encyclopedia of Psychology) When children are involved, parents must find a way to convey the news […]
Your midterm election survival guide

At last, the midterm elections have arrived. After months of news coverage, debates, controversy and a barrage of advertisements, we’ll head to the polls tomorrow to cast our votes. If this election has been stressing you out, you’re in good company. The constant negativity and uncompromising views on both sides of the aisle have created […]
A Conversation with Dr. David Lowenstein
A Conversation with Dr. David Lowenstein Part I For more than 35 years, Dr. David Lowenstein has been a psychologist and the clinical director of Lowenstein & Associates in the German Village neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. In this role, he provides therapeutic services to individuals and families. He also offers training and consultation to schools, […]