Coronavirus Opinion & Commentary
Pandemic Reinforces the Challenges of being a Mom
We all have been tested with a lot of things lately. As 2020 reaches the halfway point (yes, it’s only HALF over!), I’ve found myself pausing to reflect on a number of things. Even as we have been focusing on all things COVID-19, social distancing and quarantining,...
Learning from the Quarantine
As things are starting to open and we have more flexibility back in our lives, we also have more opportunity for conflict and confusion. We have come to a point in time that several months back might have been impossible to imagine. Just a few short weeks ago, kids’...
What’s New Under the Sun
It seems like several years ago now. But back at the start of this pandemic, I spoke with a good friend who seemed a bit clueless about what we were potentially in for. He seemed to confuse my concern about the coronavirus with hysteria brought on by watching too many...
Not in the Same Boat
Just because your opinion is not popular does not mean it is wrong. The last few weeks have brought up a lot of things that none of us thought we would have to deal with. Many of us are working from home, supporting our kids through distance learning (or attempting...
Reopening Society Brings More Mental Health Challenges
At Shalom Tikvah and among other experts in the field, there is a great deal of concern about the short-term and long-term mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As restrictions are slowly lifted, people feel more comfortable about socializing, and many are...
Recovering from COVID-19 take Resilience, Patience and Focus, says Physical Therapist
Avoiding or surviving COVID-19 is one thing. Recovering from it is quite another. A physical therapist who lives in Pikesville, Dr. Amanda Macht feels strongly that not enough pandemic-related coverage and discussion has focused on recovering from the coronavirus....
Yes, You Can be Grateful during a Pandemic
A few weeks ago, I shared an open letter to my children, apologizing for everything we are going through during this time. The post got shared by many of you (thank you!) and opened up some really great conversation among parents. A lot of people could really relate...
Seven Suggestions to Help You Take Care of You
The further we get into the COVID-19 pandemic, and with the lack of information we have about when things will get back to “normal,” you may feel things getting more difficult. This week, my clients have brought up a lot of concerns about how they are able to take...
Little Things Mean A Lot
In a recent interview with CNN, Dr. Rita Brock, director of the Shay Moral Injury Center at Volunteers of America, spoke about the mental health crisis that will result from the COVID-19 pandemic. She expressed concern that the virus may wind up with an “extra 75,000...Upcoming Events
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