by chanson | Sep 22, 2024 | Open-Relational Parenting
Moms, babies, and interconnectedness My friend jonathan_foster explores grief in his beautifully poetic and thought-provoking book, indigo: the color of grief. His exploration of his daughter’s tragic death leads him to ponder big ideas like family, presence, absence,...
by chanson | Sep 4, 2024 | Open-Relational Parenting
We first meet Disgust and Anger in the movie Inside Out at the Andersens’ dinner table. Young Riley is in her highchair, and her dad is offering her a spoonful of broccoli while her mom watches. Disgust enters the control room for the first time, surveys the...
by chanson | Aug 23, 2024 | Open-Relational Parenting
I remember being in elementary school when the summer days started to shorten, and it was almost time to return to school. I wanted summer to last longer, but I also admitted that it would be nice to see my friends again. There was no social media, iPhones, or email,...
by chanson | Aug 10, 2024 | Open-Relational Parenting
I love and hate this time of year. The office is bustling with families coming in for their last-minute back-to-school checkups. It’s a delight to reunite with some of my older patients, whom I may not have seen since last year. It’s a joy to catch up with their...
by chanson | Jul 31, 2024 | Open-Relational Parenting
This week, Megan, a toddler’s mom, was in my office struggling with a hard decision about a trip she and her mother are considering, separating her from her child, Annabelle. The journey will take Megan and her mother back to their homeland and has profound...
