Even though I am based in Pacific Palisades, California, I have many clients in Texas; I have clients who have Texas connections; I have clients whose children go to camp in Texas. My phone has been ringing non-stop; my email is overloaded. How do I talk to my child about the flood in Texas? Whether your child is a Texas camper or knows someone who is, the news is spreading fast. As far away as Texas is, bad news can hit close to home. No person, no child, no parent can imagine losing a … [Read more...] about Talking to Children About the Flood ( and Deaths) in Texas
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Before It’s Too Late
The end of life of a very dear friend of mine for 54 years is on the horizon. Needless to say, it breaks my heart. I have been spending as much time with her as I can. Last week I sat down and wrote her a long, detailed, and descriptive letter. It was not to say goodbye; it was to say how much she means to me today and every day over the past 54 years. In fact, it was everything I would say about her at a Memorial. But I wanted her to hear and have it now. Writing that letter reminded me … [Read more...] about Before It’s Too Late
She MD
I was a guest on a newish and quite good website, SHE MD, with Mary Alice Haney and Rhea Seahorn. For those who are in need or just wonder, I think it's worth the watch! Managing Divorce, Co-Parenting and Blended Family Dynamics to Raise Resilient Children with Betsy Brown Braun and Actress Rhea Seehorn … [Read more...] about She MD
Fire Talk, Part 2. Older children, tweens, and teens
It is impossible to imagine a human who has not been profoundly affected by the catastrophic fires in Pacific Palisades and Altadena, California. Those who lost their houses, all their possessions, and their physical mementos holding their family memories, are overwhelmed, are in pain, and are numb. Those who did not take a direct hit are suffering, too. In writing this blog, my goal is to offer support to parents of children, young and old, in dealing with their children. Parents need to … [Read more...] about Fire Talk, Part 2. Older children, tweens, and teens
Fire Talk
An evacuee myself, I am attempting to write a blog on my little iPhone. My desktop computer is in my office at home in Pacific Palisades. Please know that my house is standing and I am safe. And please also know that I am among the very few, very lucky people who did not lose her home. I must have an angel on my shoulder. I don’t need to reiterate what a devastating time this is for so many families who have been affected by the fire. In addition, all the people who may not have been … [Read more...] about Fire Talk
Holiday Envy
Let’s face it, Christmas is everywhere. Even in cities heavily populated by Chanukah celebrants, Christmas rules, as the streets are dressed in sparkles and twinkle lights and red and green and fa la la. It’s no wonder that cries of “I want to have a Christmas tree!” fill Jewish air space. The omnipresence of Christmas trappings fuels what is known as the “December Dilemma.” Many a Jewish parent recalls lusting after Christmas trees as a child, and that memory is enough to push her over the … [Read more...] about Holiday Envy