My husband and I were fortunate to have all three of our daughter’s home, which is a rarity. Anticipating their arrival was oh so sweet. Preparing their favorite dishes and filling the refrigerator and cabinets with each of their must … Continue reading
This morning, I had an epiphany in the shower. To understand the gravity of this realization, you first need to know a few things about me. I love that I am able to see many of my coaching clients in … Continue reading
You will likely become an orphan at some point in your lifetime. Hopefully that time comes later rather than sooner in life. My husband and I lost three of our parents in our late twenties and early thirties. We were … Continue reading
I have come to consider myself a poster child for the joys of being an empty nester. My nest has been empty for three years with daughters in New York, Atlanta and until recently Boston. These years were exciting and … Continue reading
My heart raced with a mixture of nerves and excitement as I entered the bustling New York City restaurant during lunchtime. I had last seen Roberta at my wedding….30 years ago. We had connected six months ago via LinkedIn, but … Continue reading
Mid-session, I noticed my client Nancy’s face shift into a look of dismay as her eyes locked in on the wall calendar to my right. “Ughh…It’s that time of year. I guess I have to make my New Years Resolutions,” … Continue reading
Navigating Through Midlife Friendships Have you ever met someone and immediately connected? This happened to me one Friday afternoon when I arrived at Starbucks to meet Abby at the suggestion of a mutual friend. A log-time therapist and recently certified … Continue reading
Congratulations, Mom, you have made it through your child’s senior year of high school. It has been a long year of test-taking, college visits, essays, applications, waiting for decisions and finally, picking a college. It has also been a year … Continue reading
Meet Cathy. Cathy is a bright, competent, well-educated, well-read woman with many interests and hobbies. After a long career in public relations, she retired, opting to put her heart and soul into parenting her three almost grown children. Cathy has … Continue reading
Let’s face it. The time for New Year’s Resolutions has passed. Not surprisingly, a staggering 92% of us well-intentioned folks have already given up on our resolutions. One big reason why is that people make resolutions as a way to motivate … Continue reading