by David Lowenstein | Jul 13, 2020 | Timely Topics
7 Tips for discussing politics with older kids and teens In last month’s post, I wrote about the importance of talking with younger children about politics – minus the anger that characterizes so much of the political conversation today. While younger children...
by David Lowenstein | Jun 17, 2020 | Timely Topics
How to raise politically savvy kids – without the anger and vitriol When it comes to unsettling times, 2020 appears to be in the running for first prize. From COVID-19 to worldwide protests, there’s been no shortage of anxiety-inducing events to keep everyone...
by David Lowenstein | Jun 8, 2020 | Timely Topics
Racism is one of the most complicated, heartbreaking, infuriating and important topics that parents must navigate with their children. For people of color, it is a defining but unavoidable element of society. Now, as protests against police brutality dominate the...
by David Lowenstein | May 15, 2020 | Timely Topics
Not sure what to do when your kids are spending time with your ex? Divorce comes with a host of positive and negative emotions. In fact, it’s not unusual to experience feelings of anger, frustration, sadness, and sometimes even relief as you and your ex-spouse...
by David Lowenstein | May 12, 2020 | Timely Topics
Nearly half of American adults report that COVID-19 has negatively affected their mental health. For people with existing mental health conditions, the added burden can lead to a potential mental health crisis. However, it’s important to know that the support of...
by David Lowenstein | May 4, 2020 | Timely Topics
Remember when you dreamed of spending more alone time with your spouse or significant other, but busy schedules always seemed to get in the way? Now that a global pandemic has forced most of the country to shelter-in-place, you may have more time with your partner...