On July 4, 2022 at 10:14 am, a gunman started shooting at a crowd that gathered to celebrate and participate in the annual Fourth of July parade, in Highland Park, IL, my husband’s hometown. This horrific act murdered 7...
Read MoreTeen girls face numerous challenges that can negatively impact their mental and physical health, such as bullying, cyberbullying, dating violence, sexual assault, and other forms of abuse. Girls are more likely to experience symptoms of...
Read MoreWhat if I told you that that there are ways to predict the success of your relationship? These predictors are measured in the way you fight, according to John Gottman, a world-renowned relationship researcher who has studied the dynamics...
Read MoreThank YOU, Authority magazine, for the interview on “How to Raise Children Who Feel Loved and Connected.” The pleasure was mine! Click the link below! How to Raise Children Who Feel Loved and Connected
Read MoreAt times, I have clients reporting that although their present everyday life is overall healthy, they sometimes get weighed down by intrusive thoughts or flashbacks that immobilize them. This may look like a fear of going into a crowded grocery...
Read MoreDo not be afraid to say no or ask for help. Set boundaries and watch your self-talk. Here are 7 ways to keep your well-being in check during the holidays. Have a designated regular time to do your holiday shopping/socializing. That way it is...
Read MoreWhen you don’t know about something, you fear it! Five beautiful souls were lost at Club Q in Colorado Springs, due to hatred and ignorance. We are not as likely to hurt each other if we understand more about one another. Would you love your...
Read MoreFor a while there, everyone was saying, “I’m obsessed with, ‘avocado toast’, ‘JLo’s clothes,’ ‘Game of Thrones’” It’s like when people had those bumper stickers that said, “I’m addicted to running” or “I’m addicted to work.” Those statements both...
Read MoreDo you have an addictive personality? Males with addictive personalities tend to be males who are risk-takers, sometimes called “adrenaline junkies.” Females with addictive personalities statistically suffer more from depression or anxiety and...
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In some families, as teenagers enter the treacherous halls of middle school, communication with parents can slow to a trickle. Kids believe they’re the first people to have ever had these strange, troubling feelings and their parents certainly...
Read MoreVeronica has been known to use wacky expressions, comparisons, analogies just to drive a point home. Here are a few of her favorites: You’re not that powerful. You can’t go to a library and expect it to be a disco. You’re the only one with...
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