This post is part two in a series. My father was a kind, humble, and lovable person, albeit a human dynamo and indefatigable fountainhead of energy. He was someone I revered. As... Read more »
When anxiety goes unaddressed, it doesn’t just fade—it often transforms into depression. Whether you’re raising a child, navigating your teen’s struggles, or managing your emotional health, recognizing the signs of this quiet... Read more »
In the quiet corners of trauma, there lies a response often misinterpreted, overlooked, or dismissed as mere “people-pleasing.” It’s not always fight or flight. It’s not even freeze mode. Sometimes, survival sounds... Read more »
The release of the Netflix show Adolescence in March 2025 presented a bone-chilling and undeniable message: Our boys are in trouble. Parents, educators, therapists, and experts have identified a laundry list of... Read more »
Children sense something wrong—even if they haven’t seen the news. Your calm presence matters more than having all the answers. Begin with age-appropriate honesty: “Something unfortunate and scary happened. A Jewish family’s... Read more »
It seems that 2025 has been, for many of us, a time of emotional reckoning. Something about this new year has served as a sacred disruptor—ushering in wounds that feel both shocking... Read more »
A personality disorder is a type of mental health condition where a person thinks, feels, behaves, and relates to others in maladaptive ways. These patterns are long-lasting, often starting in childhood or... Read more »
One of the most surprising—and shocking and terrifying—things about all high-conflict people (HCPs) is that they attack those closest to them. From those who perpetrate domestic violence to the workplace bully to... Read more »
Ambition used to be a virtue. Somewhere along the way, it became a vice. Once a cornerstone of the American ethos—synonymous with self-reliance, upward mobility, and personal agency—ambition is now more often... Read more »
This month’s executive function skill of focus is emotion regulation. As a reminder, executive function skills are brain-based skills that help individuals get things done. For many neurodivergent individuals, some executive function... Read more »