Yvette was in 7th grade and an independent 12 year old daughter of a single mom, Marianne, who worked full time. They had been through a lot together over the years and had flourished. Yvette … Continue reading HERE »

I was talking to a 7 year old recently who was feeling exceptionally overwhelmed. Her school life, academically and socially, had been challenging and her older brother had been teasing her a lot. Even when … Continue reading HERE »

Alisa and Ivan’s son, Henry, was a child who loved to move and hated to sit still. He was happiest when playing outdoors. Running, swimming, and bike or scooter riding were some of his favorite … Continue reading HERE »

I interviewed parents and children over the Labor Day weekend and here is a summary of their thoughts about heading back to school FROM THE PARENTS What’s good: It’s great to have relaxed time together … Continue reading  HERE »