One of the things I like to do when I fly is to catch up on movies. The truth is, this is almost the only time I watch movies. Last week, on one of my flights, I watched a documentary about Amy Winehouse. During the movie, I became increasingly upset and tears started rolling down my face. It was so obvious, that the man sitting next to me asked if I was okay. Why was I upset? Because Amy’s life was one that was full of so much talent and so much pain. What I found most upsetting is that…
We Have Serious Girl Problems
A few days ago, I got a call from one of my 12 year old clients, who we will call Debbie, that started with “We have serious girl problems!”. I was not sure what to expect, but soon it became clear. She had gotten her period a few months back, and was still trying to deal with this new part of her life. As can happen with young girls, she was getting her period on a cycle of every two and half to three weeks. This was overwhelming, to say the least, for a girl on the verge of womanhood….
Five Things You Should Stop Doing Today – They Don’t Help
We all want the best for our daughters. A woman I was speaking to this week was sharing with me her frustration. She would do anything in her power to make sure that her daughter is not hurting or suffering, and therefore will do all she can to help when her daughter is facing a challenge. Despite all the books she has read and all of the strategies she has tried out, she still feels like she can’t get it right.
How to Teach your Daughter to Support Others Experiencing Loss Dealing With Loss – Part 3
In the last part of this series, I would like to talk about how we can teach our daughters to support others who are dealing with loss. In the Jewish tradition there is something called “shiva,” which is a seven day mourning period that follows the death of a close relative. During those days, those in mourning will stay at home and are not allowed to do anything. All of their needs are taken care of by others in the community, and their only responsibility is to mourn the loss of their loved one. It is customary to come and…