Tackling Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

In my last post, I talked about how important it is for parents to educate children about the dangers of misogyny and sexual harassment.  However, if the recent news has taught us anything, we’ve learned that adults need a refresher course on these lessons as well. One of the most frequent places where women report […]

Preventing Misogyny and Sexual Harassment – A Parent’s Perspective

We’ve all seen the recent headlines dominating the news cycle. If you’re like me, you’re heartbroken, angered and devastated by the sheer number of notable men accused of sexual misconduct. The truth is, misogyny and sexual harassment are rampant in our society. While the #metoo movement is doing its part in bringing these issues to […]

A Conversation with Dr. David Lowenstein – Part 2

Part II This is the second half of our two-part blog series on Dr. David Lowenstein. It picks up where we left off in the first post, and discusses everything from his counseling work in New York City after 9/11 to his plans for the future. You traveled to New York City after 9/11 to […]

A Conversation with Dr. David Lowenstein

A Conversation with Dr. David Lowenstein Part I For more than 35 years, Dr. David Lowenstein has been a psychologist and the clinical director of Lowenstein & Associates in the German Village neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. In this role, he provides therapeutic services to individuals and families. He also offers training and consultation to schools, […]

Test Anxiety: What Parents Can Do to Help Their Child

Now that we’re a couple months into the school year, the workload may be starting to take its toll on your child—and your family. This is especially true if your child is a perfectionist or someone who worries a lot. Students like this are overly concerned about their future and tend to be extremely self-critical. […]

Coping with Stress in the Aftermath of a Mass Shooting

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 a concert or church service? After all, we’re talking about innocent […]

Talking with Your Kids about Race

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 2011. Yet despite these statistics, racism is […]

Helping Children after a Disaster

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 the city’s younger evacuees. This small […]

Helping Children Manage Stress after the Violence in Charlottesville

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 matter what age your children are, from toddlers […]

Helping Your Child Cope with Divorce

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. It’s important for parents to know how to help their kids cope […]