Hard Moments with a Child Often “Go Better” than Parents Realize
After many years of talking to moms and dads I have come to believe that even at the end of a hard day or overwhelming moment parents have managed to offer something useful to their child.
Z.and his Mom came to see me because he was upset after his teacher had kept him from going out at recess several times recently. Z. had received the consequence for refusing to follow a … Continue reading HERE »
It is often difficult to remember in the middle of hectic days, interrupted nights and inevitable parent child tensions that little ones really adore their moms. The following story is how I remember it’s true. … Continue reading HERE »
I live in Brooklyn, by miles not far from “ground zero”. My neighborhood was affected deeply on 9/11. Neighbors died, a local firehouse 2 blocks from my office lost most of the firefighters on duty, … Continue reading HERE »
A Spontaneous “Interview” with a Child Who Was Making the Most of Spring The other day when walking in my neighborhood I found myself crossing the street with a young girl and her mom. The … Continue reading HERE »
