The Upside of Helicopter Parenting
There have been countless articles—including some of my own—about the hazards of so-called “helicopter parenting,” the current trend of...

How to Lean Into Your Relationship Without Leaving Yourself Behind
You’ve probably seen the idealized Instagram image of a new relationship—both partners are glued together, unaware of their surroundings,...

How to Survive an Affair
No one knows for sure how many married people have affairs. Statistics vary widely, from 10% to over 50%, and based on self-reporting,...

5 Ways to Stop Feeling Envy
Envy is that thing that can happen when your coworker gets the promotion you were angling for, or a friend finds the “perfect” new...

Increasing Resiliency, or The Art of Trampolining
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Self-Esteem Lesson #1: Staying Out of Your Leaves
If I asked whether you spend most of your day feeling cool and confident, you’d probably laugh at me, right? We’re all constantly working...

This Is Why You’re Having Trouble Making Lasting Change
Believe it or not, taking the first steps in making change is not the hard part. Even though making up your mind to lose weight, stand up...

The Benefit in Looking Back
Sometimes, when life feels toughest and we're wondering why we make the same decisions and get stuck in the same, often painful,...

The 3 Layers of Healing Depression & Grief
Lately I’ve been working with a lot people facing grief, whether it’s the loss of youth, financial security, a house or a loved one. And...

Want to Help Your Kids? Start By Not Helping Them
Whether it’s sleep training, shoe tying, or school projects, there are thousands of moments when parents have to sit on their hands and...
