Paris for our Anniversary? What a Surprise! by Colin Smith | Contributor When I saw a client recently, he told me that he was taking his wife to Paris for their wedding anniversary. After I congratulated him (and made a mental note to borrow his idea), I asked about his…
Are your conversations hurting or healing your teens? by Dr. Sandy Gluckman | Contributor I am sure that the tragedies in Paris, San Bernardino, and other parts of the world have been weighing heavily on all of our hearts and minds. Closer to home there are the tragic shootings that fill…
A One Hour Diagnostic Exam Reveals Which Test Will Yield the Highest Score by Alicia Wanek | Staff Writer Abraham Lincoln once said, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” To attend the college of their choice, students…
The Hard to Hear Story You Need to Hear By Melissa Chaiken | Staff Writer Bestselling author Jon Krakauer, gives a stark, powerful, meticulously reported narrative about a series of sexual assaults at the University of Montana — stories that illuminate the human drama behind the national plague of campus…
by Kristin Ciciarelli | Contributor Have you ever had a total meltdown? You know, one of those really embarrassing, drama-filled episodes where you announce to yourself and the world, seemingly out of nowhere, that in no uncertain terms, you “Just. Can’t. Take. It. Anymore.” But how did you get…
By Madison Cook | Staff Writer Oh… the good ole’ teenage years. Six of the most stressful and emotional, yet incredibly AWESOME years of our lives when we are finally discovering who we really are – our interests, passions, true friends – the things that mean the most to us. …
Planning for long-term care can make a world of difference by Alicia Wanek | Writer You’ve probably heard people say recently that “50 is the new 40.” We look younger, eat better, and live longer than our parents’ generation. However, if we’re living longer but still want to retire at…
Answers to your important legal questions from our panel of experts Q: Your kid gets injured by another kid’s recklessness, but that family is your good friend. What do you do? A: This situation happens frequently and raises a number of questions, both legal and moral. Nobody wants to make claim against…
Are you a hovering helicopter parent who micromanages their offspring’s activities, or are you a hands-off enabler who allows their tween or teen to self-direct? Or, do you reside somewhere in between? By Karyn Brodsky | Staff Writer Parenting styles can differ greatly and so can boundaries. We’re digging deep…