Please note: There is no judgement on my part for people who live counter to what I’m proposing. And I assume there’ll be some judgement from others to me, but not from you because if you’re reading this you’re clearly a wonderful person who would never do that. One of the biggest mistakes … [Read more...]
Why Someone Will Choose Work Over Their Family?
Hi, my name is Chad, and I am a recovering workaholic: (audience... at least the nice ones) “Hi Chad.” As a workaholic, trying to relax is generally more stressful for me than working; that makes total sense. But I’m a doer. I come from a family of doers, which is fantastic... and terrible... so … [Read more...]
Parenting Tips from Someone who Shouldn’t be Giving Parenting Tips
What’s an easy way to tick off a parent? Tell them how to parent, so... happy Mother’s Day. I’m going to give some parenting advice. After all, I am the parent of a 6 week old, so I clearly know what it takes to be a parent. Sarcasm aside (weird, right?), as a therapist who works with parents I … [Read more...]
How to be the Perfect Parent
Today I feel like ticking a few people off, so I’m going to do the thing every parent hates: Be someone without kids telling you how to be the perfect parent. Sure I have no practical experience as a parent, but why should that stop me from handing out my brilliant ideas. On the plus side, … [Read more...]
Do you wish your parents were proud of you?
I had an important realization this week. One of those moments where it was like “Man, I’m an idiot! How didn’t I see this before? It’s so obvious... now.” For most of my self-aware life a constant theme has been wanting to make my parents proud of me, especially my dad. This desire became even … [Read more...]
How to End War & Domestic Fights
Ending war is a lot like ending conflict with a spouse, which is very different than stopping a bully. In the typical bully situation, the victim needs to stand up to the bully to show he or she isn’t afraid and will do what it takes to stand his or her ground. What this means changes in the … [Read more...]
How to Revolutionize Your Relationships
This week I realized that there is a difference between thinking someone loves us versus feeling loved, and that this difference can be what separates marriages that last and friendships that don’t simply fade away. My fiancé, Alyshia, has a very special dog, and I “mean” special in every possible … [Read more...]
9 Tips to Fight Teen Depression:
A major problem for young people today is the growing struggle with depression and suicide. Fortunately, preventing depression involves the same basic concepts as helping someone overcome it. Thus, the following list is great for anyone who is facing depression or knows someone who is. These tips … [Read more...]