Robin Gutman, LPC Last week I cried in Newark International airport. Twice. I sent two children overseas, on two different days. Our separation in the airport marked the start of their continued growth and independence. It was healthy, joyous, exciting; a natural ‘next step’ in...
In the past few weeks there has been much awareness and discussion centered around sexual abuse, child safety, warning signs, and directions for parents on how to handle conversations on these topics. Perhaps one of the most important preventive measures that a parent can implement...
Healthy mind, Healthy marriage Robin Gutman, LMHC, NCC Biking along the beautiful Farmington Canal in New England, I was enjoying the scenery, the fresh air, the pleasant sensation of being involved in a favorite pastime on a beautiful day. It was idyllic and yet as...
“It’s just the way I am.” Have you ever heard this from somebody? Have you ever SAID this to somebody? Each one of us is a ‘certain way’. We all have individual habits, tendencies, behaviors, and thought processes that make up our concept of who...