Did you ever have a favorite stuffed toy, doll, or blanket that you slept with when you were little? Maybe an imaginary friend? I have very little education in psychology and don’t know how or if those things factor into adult insecurities. (I had two imaginary friends as a child—so no judgment from me!) But let me just say . …
Aaron—Let the Mediating Begin
Have you noticed how important that first point-of-contact person is at your doctor’s office? We used to call them receptionists, but they have different titles nowadays. “Patient Care Specialist” (PCS) is the most appropriate title I’ve seen for those mediators who are really good at their jobs. Concerns arise when my favorite and fabulous PCS leaves the practice, and I …
Latent Traits and Talents
How can I begin to describe the wonder of grandchildren? It’s not only that they’re so incredibly cute (though they absolutely are), but something happens to us when our children bear children. We become suddenly…wise. We see in our grandkids’ little bodies traits and talents that will one day grow into similarities of their parents—as if we see a full spectrum …