How to Be Good Partners in Parenting
With kids there is just too much for one person to do alone, and each parent has a big stake in what the other one does with the child. Here we explore what makes a good partnership and how to assess it.
Being Well Podcast: Childhood Dreams
On this episode, we focus on learning from and bringing to life our childhood dreams.
Parents Are Negotiators
In this column, we present effective ways to bridge disagreements, create workable compromises, establish accountability, and follow through on promises — in short, how two parents can negotiate well with each other.
Getting More Sleep
Loss of sleep is a major reason why many mothers of young children feel depleted; besides wearing you out, sleep deprivation robs the brain of certain substances you need for health and well-being. Here are some suggestions.
Being Well Podcast: Aspiration with Dan Siegel
Join Dr. Dan Siegel to learn how you can use “mindsight” to tap into the dreams you had as a child, and honor those aspirations as an adult.
Being Well Podcast: Repairing Relationships
At even the best of times, our relationships require a natural process of correction – let’s call it repair – to clear up little misunderstandings and ease points of friction. More seriously, you may need to work through conflicts, reestablish trust, or change aspects of a relationship.
A Father’s Story
There are gains and losses for both parents in the arrival of their child. This article is a summary of the process and some suggestions for what a father or partner can do.
Being Well Podcast: How To Assert Yourself Effectively
In this episode, we cover the importance of asserting ourselves in relationships, and how to do that with empathy and strength.
Making It Work to Stay Home from Work
This is a brief summary of suggestions to bring some of the social aspects back in to life after having a child.
Resilient (Talk at Google)
A talk based on Dr. Hanson’s book “Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness.”