by macombnow | Sep 4, 2018
By Shelley Galasso Bonanno, MA, LLP Inevitably, summer vacation comes to an end and a new school year begins. The transition between the lazy days of summer and the daily demands of a structured school schedule can be an adjustment for both children and parents....
by macombnow | Jun 6, 2018
By Shelley Galasso Bonanno, MA, LLP When parents divorce, their child custody plans are supposed to place the “best interests of the child” first, but amidst the strong feelings of bitterness and resentment that often accompany divorce, this can be a difficult process...
by macombnow | Mar 19, 2018
By Shelley Galasso Bonanno, M.A. Letting go can be hard. Letting go of “stuff ” can be particularly difficult for many. We surround ourselves with stuff that often simultaneously seems both important and useless. We sometimes hold onto unnecessary items with the...
by macombnow | Dec 15, 2017
By Shelley Galasso Bonanno, M.A. Becoming a new parent is an event often filled with anticipation and excitement. There are diapers to buy, bottles to feed and new responsibilities. But apart from the day-to-day added tasks a new baby brings to a relationship, new...
by macombnow | Sep 5, 2017
By Shelley Bonanno Conflict is an inevitable part of relationships, particularly in emotionally close ones. And while many people attempt to avoid or minimize conflict, conflict in relationships is not necessarily a situation to be avoided. In fact, research has shown...
