Stories

Sun’s out and it’s heating up. Solution? The beach! But before running straight into the water, know some beach safety – how to keep your kids safe, how to deal with riptides, and other tips to avoid unnecessary tragedies. Knowing how to swim in a pool is VERY different than swimming at a beach, so

1. When it comes to money, your teen: a.       Spends it all on movies and food as soon as he acquires it. b.      Manages to scrape together enough for gas each month. c.       Balances a budget regularly.   2. How skilled is your teenager at time management? a.       She spent three hours yesterday watching cat

When you hear the term “IQ” what do you think of? Perhaps math or science, maybe a challenging exam of multiple parts, and quite possibly that iconic face of genius Albert Einstein. But what would come to mind if you heard the term “EQ”? IQ is a measurement of someone’s mental intelligence or capacities. EQ,

“I slept and dreamt that life was Joy I woke and saw that life was Duty I acted, and behold, Duty was Joy” – Rabindranath Tagore                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        During my undergrad I chose quite a few political science classes that dealt with international development. I was fascinated with underdevelopment: why some countries were so poor while

They understand they are part of a history larger than just themselves. They are not just living in the moment. (See Bruce Feiler’s New York Times article, “The Family Stories That Bind Us,” March 15, 2013).) A 10-year-old boy shuffled into my office for therapy, head down and shoulders slumped. His father followed. “Our son