Self-soothing is an action taken to make oneself feel better about something. Babies self-soothe with pacifiers and blankies. Addicts self-soothe with nicotine, alcohol and other pharmaceuticals. … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2013
As Seen in the Huffington Post – Did You Financially Self-Soothe After Your Divorce?
May 21, 2013 by
As Seen in the Huffington Post – Mediating Your Summer Camp Squabbles
May 13, 2013 by
As the school year comes to an end, many parents are making summer plans for their children. Married or divorced, this topic often causes many heated arguments! Below is an example from one of my … [Read more...]
As Seen in the Huffington Post – Celebrating Mother’s Day as a Stepmom
May 8, 2013 by
It's a new generation, and blended families are the new norm. This realization struck me yesterday, when my stepdaughter, a third-grader, relayed the details of her day at school. Read more … [Read more...]
As Seen in the Huffington Post – How Much Do You Trust Your Former Spouse?
May 7, 2013 by
How many of you would consider sharing a checking account with your ex after the divorce is final? I'm not just talking about the joint bank account, where only specific funds are deposited and … [Read more...]
As Seen in the Huffington Post – Marriage Counselor or Mediator?
May 2, 2013 by
In family law mediation, it is not uncommon to hear the parties question their judgment regarding the difficult decision to proceed with divorce. I am often asked by one of the two individuals sitting … [Read more...]
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