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Dealing with the loss of a husband or father on Father’s Day and everyday

June 14, 2012 by Jennifer Kogan

Historians seeking an ancient precedent for an official Father’s Day observance have come up with only one: The Romans, every February, honored fathers-but only those who were deceased. More recent 20th century history offers more than one proponent of a day to honor fathers. However, Father’s Day actually didn’t become an official holiday until 1972 when President […]

Filed Under: Families, Individuals, Parents Tagged With: cope, death, father's day, grief, honor, loss, suggestions

Reconnecting to YOU through the Creative process

June 4, 2012 by Jennifer Kogan

We moms are so busy that sometimes we lose the connection to our creative selves. Read on for some thoughts/resources on how to find your “flow” and help bring your heart and mind together from Guest Blogger, Amy Tatsumi. What makes you feel alive?  What allows you to be connected to your true self? For […]

Filed Under: Couples, Families, Individuals, New Dads, New Moms, New Parents, Parents, Postpartum Depression Tagged With: Amy Tatsumi, art, art therapy, busy, creativity, flow, mommy wars, mothers. moms, overwhelmed, reconnect, self, self care, stress

George Harrison and Letting Go

May 29, 2012 by Jennifer Kogan

  There is an incredible new Scorsese documentary about George Harrison called, Living in the Material World out on DVD this month. The film itself is magical and seamless; filled with never before seen footage and interviews. Harrison, who found his way to meditation and touched so many people’s lives with his generosity of spirit said in 1974, […]

Filed Under: Couples, Families, Individuals, New Dads, New Moms, New Parents Tagged With: Dhani Harrison, George Harrison, letting go, Living in the Material World, Meditation, Scorsese

Why It’s Good to Let Boys Cry

May 24, 2012 by Jennifer Kogan

Oftentimes, when I am working with a couple in therapy, men will tell me they, “aren’t good with feelings” or, “they don’t have a lot of feelings.” Read on for are a few ways to prevent our sons from telling this same story one day.

Filed Under: Articles, Families, New Parents, Parents Tagged With: boys, emotions, mental health, parenting, sports

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