Before you start reading, you should know that what I’m about to write may sound calculated, but it is not; it is self-regarding. Having goals may sound selfish or ambitious, or may carry some other feeling that many can find unappealing. But the truth is, if you set goals about the life you want to…

In my e-book about managing stress through COVID-19, I outline several ways to manage stress through the current pandemic. If you would like to take another look, click here and get a free copy. Perhaps you have suffered the loss of a loved one, your job or your health. Or maybe you have managed through…

You are winning. During the past several weeks, you may have felt scared, anxious, sad angry or frustrated. This is a hard time for most people. As a result, you may have reacted in ways you don’t like. Maybe you have been snarky with your partner, snapped at your kids or ignored tasks that that…

Partner A: I want to be hopeful. Partner B: I am afraid to be hopeful. Both points of view are understandable but A and B may not understand each other. It is well known that couples are likely to have more strife during fertility treatment. It is often the first time a couple does not…

Many therapists and self-help gurus agree that taking steps to change your mood can help you feel more empowered and happier overall. If we work with this premise, why not use the end of the Summer to press the reset button and re-energize yourself? Use experiences from your past and present to help you feel…

Families who have non-genetically related children regularly confront many issues. One of these issues concerns the curiosity that many people have about where the child “comes from” or which parent a child resembles. As a result, parents who use egg or sperm donation or adoption to form their families often find themselves fending off unwanted…