by Nancy | Jun 29, 2022
What happens to the relationship between you and your grandchildren when their parents are involved in a bitter divorce? How can you stay in the lives of your grandchildren when your negative opinion of their mom (or dad) is well-known? Grandparents can absolutely...
by Nancy | Jun 22, 2022
Every so often, I get a call from a client telling me that they’ve reconciled. It’s news I’m always happy to hear, especially if they have children and especially if they’re willing to do the work. What typically happens next is that a few...
by Nancy | Jun 15, 2022
Families are complicated. We all know that. There’s nothing quite like grudge-holding, judgmental relatives who gossip behind your back. (Except, maybe, middle-school cliques.) Nevertheless, you want your family members to love and support you. “What...
by Nancy | Jun 8, 2022
Whether you’re 25 or 65, I’m sure you’re good at something (or at least you think you are). It makes no difference if you’re a skilled poker player or an exquisite cake decorator, sharing some of the things you’ve learned can have all kinds of benefits.I...
by Nancy | Jun 1, 2022
I recently had a conversation with a friend from junior high. I don’t exactly remember what led up to this, although I hope it was profound. I think we were reflecting on things we might have told our younger selves. And he shared his personal mantra of looking...
by Nancy | May 25, 2022
Naive people can get sucked into scams that cost thousands of dollars. Savvy people can also fall victim to a promise that, on its surface, seems legit. Unfortunately, we sometimes forget that IF IT SEEMS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT PROBABLY IS. Take me, for example. ...
by Nancy | May 18, 2022
I know people who struggle over making what seems to me to be the tiniest of decisions – what to order for dinner, what to wear to a party, what to buy mom for Mother’s Day. I am on the other side here – I make decisions quickly, and sometimes to my...
by Nancy | May 11, 2022
I’ve been a fan of the show “Survivor” since day one. You are probably familiar with the premise, and likely know that it can be a coup for the contestants if they successfully execute a plot to blindside one of their own at tribal council. And...
by Nancy | May 4, 2022
I recently heard a story about someone being an extraordinary friend, and it made me proud to know her. It also made me want to write about it. I consider myself extremely fortunate for the extraordinary friendships in my life. No matter what labels you use, whether...
by Nancy | Apr 27, 2022
Have you ever lost your wallet? Do you remember that sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach at the moment you realized it was gone? You retraced your steps and then contacted the store manager, who told you that it had just been turned in to the lost and found. ...
by Nancy | Apr 20, 2022
What’s the difference between an explanation and a rationalization? Let’s start with the dictionary.com definitions for each: Explanation: a statement made to clarify something and make it understandable. Rationalization: the act or process of ascribing...
by Nancy | Apr 13, 2022
I wasn’t surprised to learn that adult children are moving back home as a consequence of the pandemic. Of course, multi-generational homes aren’t exactly new news. When my mom and dad first got married, they lived with my grandmother. When the recession...
