http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Phyllis+Goldberg%2C+Ph.D. Advice Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. Sun, 20 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=893713&ca=Advice For families, June is a busy time with graduation parties, little league championships and music recitals. And we all know that right around the corner is summer vacation - lazy days for kids but often stressful for working parents. So if you haven't nailed down your plans yet, here are some ideas t... Womens Interest Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=1476825&ca=Womens+Interest We all know about the importance of play for the emotional growth and development of children. It can enhance their imagination, increase social skills and boost self-confidence. So why don't we place more value on play for ourselves? According to a recent study by the Families and Work Institute, ½... Relationships Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=807437&ca=Relationships The 19th century English poet, Lord Alfred Tennyson, put this universal truth in writing: "In the spring, a young man's fancy lightly turn to thoughts of love." And there's no better time of the year for a royal wedding! Apparently the April 29, 2011 marriage of Prince William of Wales and Kate Midd... Relationships Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=731411&ca=Relationships Are you and your partner worried about money in these uncertain times? During any economic crisis, couples have to face tough financial decisions. This can lead to an increase in stress and aggravate problems that already exist in your marriage. As you look back to when you first met, what attracted... Self Help Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=1315100&ca=Self+Help It has been over ten years since I retired from my full-time practice and spent three months doing volunteer work and traveling in Southeast Asia. One of the best parts of my trip was spending time in the remote Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. It was their monarch who defined the concept of Gross Natio... Family Concerns Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=671432&ca=Family+Concerns Elizabeth Edwards, diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004, died 12/7/10 at the age of 61. She ended an extraordinary struggle, having lived with the death of her teenage son, high political ambition, marital betrayal and advancing disease. She often said that she didn't want to be defined by cancer or... Parenting Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=629417&ca=Parenting When you dropped your kids off at college, were you the one dragging your heels? This generation of parents has been described as clinging, especially when they refuse to leave the campus. In fact, a number of college administrators have introduced blunt language into orientation schedules, includin... Parenting Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=1143014&ca=Parenting Not since the Great Depression have so many fledgling adults moved into the empty nest with mom and dad. This cyclical trend has accelerated along with the economic crisis. Faced with school loans, debts or no job, it makes sense to head for home - with its emotional security and financial safety ne... Relationships Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=583390&ca=Relationships Who doesn't love a wedding? But with months and months of planning, it only lasts a short while - and then there's the marriage. If history is prologue, neither former first daughter, Chelsea Clinton, nor longtime boyfriend, Marc Mezvinsky, had great role models for marital bliss. And that's even wi... Family Concerns Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=583392&ca=Family+Concerns The thought of sleep-away camp may stir up anxiety and ambivalence for you and your kids. As in any new situation there are unknowns, and it's easy to let them get the best of you. Yet camp can be a great opportunity for kids to develop their strengths, interests and independence. And believe it or...