My “Wall Street Wife” Moment

A lot has been written lately about the effect of our current economic crisis on women. One group that has especially been noted for getting hit hard is the “Wall Street Wives”. They are the wives (and girlfriends) of bankers. … Read More

Understanding Your Child’s Defiant Behavior: Part I

Jacob Azerrad, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, in private practice in Lexington, Massachusetts, is the author of the books From Difficult to Delightful in Just 30 Days (McGraw Hill) and Anyone Can Have a Happy Child (Warner Books). (You can also … Read More

Thank You Former President Bush (Seriously!)

I’m a huge fan of thank you notes/cards/etc. Here’s what I would write to former President George Bush: “Thank you so much for your service to our country for the last eight years. I really appreciate it. Although I have … Read More

Change Has Come!

*Update: After watching a portion of the Inauguration, my 4 years old son Michael asked, “Am I going to be President one day?” I replied, “Maybe.” Today is indeed a wonderful day! It’s Obama’s Inauguration Day! To follow today’s activities, … Read More

Five Tips for a Happier Family in 2009

Psychotherapists Marilyn Kagan, LCSW, and Neil Einbund, Ph.D. are authors of Defenders of the Heart: Managing the Habits and Attitudes That Block You from a Richer, More Satisfying Life. They gave me the following five tips for starting some new … Read More

“Happy Birthday” Martin Luther King Jr.

Happy Birthday, Dr. King. Thanks for being a dreamer! To learn information about the 2009 King holiday events across the nation, visit The King Center. Also, Barack Obama has called for a national day of service to take place on … Read More