During a heated discussion, paradoxically, walking away for a break can help you stay connected!

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Today we’ll examine one aspect of Dr. John Gottman’s work. He provides clear, evidence-based information distilled from his many years of...

Originally posted May 8, 2019. Attachment theory is a complex, broad theory that encompasses human, primate and mammalian behavior. It’s...

Updated January 25, 2022 Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell Moons and Junes and ferris wheels The dizzy dancing way you feel As every fairy...

Originally posted July 6, 2017. Children, regardless of their age, react to separation. Moreover, they are also influenced by the...

Originally posted June 7, 2017. Creating a fairy garden with your preschooler is a fun outdoor summer activity. The idea of fairies...

Originally posted July 7, 2016. I was featured in an article in PsychCentral ! Take a look below and then mosey on over to PsychCentral...

Originally posted August 25, 2014. Please welcome guest blogger Holly Easterby to BirthTouch! Holly is committed to promote the welfare...

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Originally posted May 12, 2014. Parenting is a developmental right of passage and requires commitment, patience and personal growth! ...

Originally posted March 7, 2014. A guest post from Lee Becker, a father waiting for his son to be born. Very sweet! Hey Sport, I can...

Originally posted February 10, 2014. Congratulations! Being pregnant is one of the most celebrated moments in a woman’s life. But as a...

Updated January 25, 2022 He Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven by William Butler Yeats Had I the heaven’s embroidered cloths, Enwrought with...