Imago Parenting Helps Us Be in the Moment

I recently completed the training to become a presenter for the “Connected Parents, Thriving Kids” Imago-based parenting program. Much to my initial disappointment, I didn’t leave the intensive training bursting with confidence about my skills as a parent! Much like those who attend the parenting program across the country, I had to shift my expectations […]

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What Should Huma Do?

Sally Quinn offers some interesting insights about the difference between forgiveness and forgetting in this article. It reminded me of a quote that’s being forwarded on one of the Imago listservs this week: Forgiveness never makes a wrong act right, nor does forgiveness condone or excuse the wrong act. Forgiveness defines who you are; it […]

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Why Do People Cheat?

I really enjoyed this video of two Imago therapists discussing why people cheat in relationships: Why Arnold Schwarzenegger Cheated On Maria Shriver I think the headline is a bit disingenous, but then again, it gets people to watch it, so I suppose it’s doing the job?

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SPD Makes Coupling Difficult

Counseling Today recently published an article I wrote about Sensory Processing Disorder, a condition that makes it difficult for sufferers to feel certain types of stimuli, such as hot or cold, certain fabrics, or human touch. I interviewed several people for the piece (which you can read here), but was struck by the story of […]

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Parenting after Domestic Violence

My most recent Murphy’s Love column in the Georgetowner newspaper features a letter from a dad who is struggling with feeling replaced when his son’s mother finds another man to co-parent their child. The letter struck me with its honesty – the author admits his own mistakes (including being physically abusive with his son’s mother), […]

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Girl v. Boy: Parents Playing Favorites?

The latest “Murphy’s Love” column just came out this week and tackles the tricky topic of parents playing favorites across gender lines. With all of the concern about building up girls’ self-esteem, some parents can overcompensate. In this scenario, Dad seems to be working very hard to care for Daughter, but Son is expected to […]

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Meet the Children: When dating an older man means he hides you from his kids

This week the Georgetowner newspaper published another “Murphy’s Love” column that tackles some of the finer points of dating a man who doesn’t want to introduce you to his adult children. Another question considers the struggle of being in love with the boss, who also happens to be a jerk – and not wanting to quit in […]

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Can you ‘defriend’ a family member?

My latest “Murphy’s Love” column was just published in the Georgetowner. This time the questions concern the pressure of being in a longterm relationship without a “ring and a date,” as well as the delicate dance of being a sister-in-law in the age of social networking. Check it out here.  

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New Guidelines on Postpartum Depression

The American Academy of Pediatrics recently made headlines with the statistic that more than 400,000 babies each year are born to women who will suffer postpartum depression (PPD). Calling PPD the most “underdiagnosed obstetric complication” in the U.S., the report issued a new call for pediatricians to take an active role in screening their patients’ […]

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Divorce Insurance…Really

A new Washington Post article details the latest money-saving opportunity: divorce insurance. In a time in which our nation’s financial anxiety is racheting out of control, a new company is set to offer the ultimate in self-protection. Apparently, prenuptial agreements have been on the rise in the last five years, with even middle-income couples opting […]

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