Explanations and Attributions
Last week I lost my work keys. I pulled up to the office and searched my purse. They weren’t in the pocket I always keep them in, and...
Cranxious
I love words. Most of my favorite activities involve words…reading, writing, listening, talking. All are totally dependent upon...
Facing Depression
When I was in college, one of my dear friends struggled with severe depression. We weren’t able to see each other often, yet had managed...
The Big But
The other day my daughter and I were coloring and talking and she exclaimed “My mouth surprised me! I didn’t know I was going to say...
Get Messy
I had no idea how messy children were until I had my own. Cognitively I understood that babies and toddlers were not neat and clean...
On Grief
Someone I dearly love is currently walking a sad road of grief and loss. My heart aches for her and her family. In these times, I find...
Help Me!
The other day we were driving in the car and the Beatles song “Help!” came on. Help me if you can I’m feeling down, And I do appreciate...
It's Not a Competition
I have a 3 year old daughter and a 5 year old son, and lately one of my parenting mantras is, “it’s not a competition.” Because they...
One At a Time
By Lauren Shaw, Ph.D. There are several dates that seem eternally drilled into my brain. One of those dates is May 4th, which was my...
A Father’s Blessing
By Brad Olson, Psy.D.,M.Div. You know those words you hear people say about you that sorta just "hang in the air"? The kind you don't...
