Let me just start by answering my own question...a resounding YES! Acupuncture for children has a long, rich history beginning in China and (insert excited emoji here), it's gaining popularity in the States! As a pediatric acupuncturist, I'm often asked More
I recently published my first chapter book for children, A Girl’s Dream to Play Little League Baseball with Boys. The themes of my memoir are grit, persistence, and tenacity in achieving your goals despite the boos, jeers, and name calling that can happ More
“ADHD, the energy to do anything. The focus to accomplish nothing.” ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a chronic medical condition which often begins in childhood and continues into adulthood. It is thought to affect 3–9% of school More
I’m curious to see the responses as to who thinks it’s ok or not if a child is co sleeping with your ex and his girlfriend. I am not in agreement and find it highly inappropriate. Everyone I have spoken with finds it inappropriate as well. I feel a child sleeping wit...
I'd like get a devotional for my 10 year old son. Ideally something that's quick and relevant (i.e. not boring) to do before bed... any suggestions? Thanks!
My son started Kindergarten and although he had two years of preschool, he is having a tough time adjusting. He was in line last week to go outside and hit the student in back of him. He couldn't explain why, and his teacher reported that he had a meltdown cause he could...
Hi all, Last summer I found out my then 12 year old had Snapchat on a old phone she had been using. She was grounded and we had a talk about why I need to know what she’s up to. At the beginning of this summer I caught her in a lie (she told me she was at a fr...
My boyfriend and I lived together until he got mad one day and kicked me out . so I left. Shortly after he allowed another female to move in with him. This female is same female he messaged one of his male friends about saying he was going to try to hook up with. Any way...
I would like to know if anyone has canceled their social security benefits in order to receive the benefits of an ex-spouse? When I took my social security benefits, I was unaware that I could receive benefits from my ex's social security at half, until I reached full re...
I would just like to throw this out there to see what type of responses I get. I've been friends with a woman for over 35 years and we are BFFs. I've been with her through 3 husbands, "a CHEATER" a "BEATER" the third one she got it right. (her words) and the last of the...
I joke that I am a “woke mom.” Not only am I a mother to two teens, and not only was I once a pretty savvy teen myself, but I also get to hear the inner lives of teens every day in my office as a therapist, which keeps me current…. More
Let me just start by answering my own question…a resounding YES! Acupuncture for children has a long, rich history beginning in China and (insert excited emoji here), it’s gaining popularity in the States!… More
I recently published my first chapter book for children, A Girl’s Dream to Play Little League Baseball with Boys The themes of my memoir are grit, persistence, and tenacity in achieving your goals despite the boos, jeers, and name calling that can happen to you on your life’s journey. I overcame those obstacles by believing I was doing the right thing in playing little league with boys when it was the first year that girls were legally allowed to play: 1975. I thank my parents and my brother for being my greatest cheerleaders in seeing me cross the sidelines to play little league with boys…. More
“ADHD, the energy to do anything. The focus to accomplish nothing.”
ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a chronic medical condition which often begins in childhood and continues into adulthood. It is thought to affect 3–9% of school-age children and young people and about 2% of adults worldwide…. More
You ladies gave me really good advice when I recently posted about having a crush on another man. I don’t think the crush will go anywhere and I’m working through my feelings about it and taking a class from a different instructor. My problem is I still don’t feel ...
I’ve been married for 9 years and have two kids. We’ve had sex maybe 4-5 times in the last year and I half, since my second son was born. I don’t find myself that attracted to my husband anymore. I recently developed a huge crush on the guy who teaches my workout ...
Just wondering if anyone had a kid whose hair changed color as they got older, I.e. a blond kid who went dark brown. At what age did this happen? Just curious!
I'm looking for some friendly and unbiased advice. I have some neighbors who are married that I like a lot, and feel like they are my friends. I'm a divorced female and have lived across the street from them for 6 years. When I'm outside and see the neighbors I visit wit...
My 7-year-old son was being very aggressive towards his baby brother and I yelled at him and told him to go to his room. Later, I noticed that he had written "I wish I were dead" not thinking that I would see it. I told him I was very concerned and he said he feels like ...
Has anyone noticed changes in mood (either positive or negative) after weaning? I'm nursing my 15-month-old before bed and in the morning and I'm thinking about weaning, just wondering what to expect.
Good morning! Has anyone had their spouse of sig other give you the silent treatment after a fight, big or small, and how did you snap them out of it or change the way they handle things? My boyfriend who is 35, goes right into his "cave" anytime he is upset or overw...
