She Took the Bear
(*Names have been changed) There is a lot to be learned watching a sixteen-month-old and fourteen-month-old play together. Their interaction is negotiated through body language, and if all goes well, [...]
“We’ve Got It All Worked Out” and Other Myths
A common misconception that many couples coming to mediation may have is that they “have it all worked out.” Other abounding myths include: “This is going to be your easiest [...]
Strategize/Don’t Strategize – That Is The Question
Strategize/don’t strategize – that is indeed a great question. There are those who take the “wait and see” attitude, and those who feel that putting some sort of action in [...]
Unintended Consequences
Unintended Consequences: This seems to be the new buzz word/expression these days. We’ve been hearing this with respect to the government shutdown, the sequester, the debt ceiling, etc. So I [...]
Better the Devil You Know
Better the devil you know? Really? I’m not so sure about that, but it does seem to be a prevailing wisdom and people appear to cling to the notion of [...]
Is Retirement the New Empty Nest?
There was a time not too long ago, when the kids turned 18 and “flew the coop” so to speak. This was considered “empty nest syndrome” meaning that the last [...]