by David Lowenstein | Oct 17, 2017 | Timely Topics
It happened again, and again—and again. And now there’s so much violence in the news, it’s hard to convince yourself that it won’t happen to you or someone you love. You ask yourself, is anyone safe at the movie theater, the shopping mall, attending...
by David Lowenstein | Sep 24, 2017 | Timely Topics
We live during a time when concerns over racism are on the rise. In fact, 58 percent of Americans say racism is a “big problem in our society,” according to a Pew Research Center Survey conducted in August 2017. That number is up from just 28 percent in...
by David Lowenstein | Sep 5, 2017 | Timely Topics
Spider Man is visiting children at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. You heard that right. A person dressed in a Spider Man costume has been visiting kids in the shelter, handing out stickers and generally trying to put a smile on the faces of some of...
by David Lowenstein | Aug 15, 2017 | Timely Topics
As a parent, you may be struggling with how to talk with your children about the recent violence and display of hatred in Charlottesville. In times like this, it’s important to remember that children look to their parents to make them feel safe. This is true no...
by David Lowenstein | Aug 8, 2017 | Timely Topics
Most of us are keenly aware of our country’s high divorce rates, although recent statistics indicate that the numbers may be dropping. Regardless, divorce is a tough pill for any couple to swallow, and it could be even more traumatic for their children....
by David Lowenstein | Jul 25, 2017 | Timely Topics
In a recent post, I discussed adolescent depression and the many tragic issues associated with it. Certainly not the least of these is suicide, which is listed as the third-leading cause of death among 10- to 24-year-olds. The topic recently garnered a significant...
