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By Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D.
In today’s fast-paced world, finding moments of peace and connection as a family can be challenging. The demands of work, school and extracurricular activities for the kids often leave little time for more meaningful personal interactions. However, there can be real benefits to prioritizing and integrating mindfulness into family life. Practicing mindfulness as a family…
Read more...Dr. Mike, I recently reentered the dating world after a painful divorce last year, and I met a great guy who I’ll refer to here as “Jack.” We have been on several wonderful dates, and I think there could be something special for us together. We’re compatible in so many ways – we’re in similar…
Read more...Dr Mike, Our 18-year-old daughter who is a senior in high school, is addicted to her phone, and we don’t know what to do. The phone is always in her hand, and even though my husband and I don’t disapprove of most of what she’s doing with the phone, we also think she’s on it…
Read more...By Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D. There is certainly a lot written on the Empty Nest Syndrome – the period of grief that many parents feel after their grown child leaves home – but there are far fewer articles on how parents can best navigate their pre-teen or teen’s journey toward independence while still living at home.…
Read more...By Michael Obschneider, Psy. D. Divorce is an inherently tumultuous life event that significantly impacts the emotional well-being of all those involved. And, the approach to divorce can greatly influence the outcome, with collaborative divorce offering a less adversarial alternative to traditional litigation. This method, focusing on negotiation and mutual agreement outside of court, holds…
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