Archive for December, 2010
In Memory of Jack
Several weeks ago a student that I’d been in touch with this year committed suicide. In the wake of his death I’ve been trying to process his impact on me, and what we should try to take away from such a needless tragedy.
Family Circle: Ask Rosalind, January 2011
Q. I have a 12-year-old boy who has started telling little lies. For example, he won’t say when a test is coming up, or who’s with him when I call on his cell. How can I make him tell me the truth? A. He isn’t lying; he’s withholding information. He probably wants to put space [...]
It All Got Messed Up
Rosalind Wiseman answers a question from Maya, who was pressured into making out by a friend who she was trying to help through a rough time. Now she is wondering how to restore the friendship to normal after he broke her boundaries. But is it worth keeping a friend when that person won’t respect your wishes?
Kim Kardashian is Dead
Not really, but along with other celebrities, she posed “dead” to raise awareness for World AIDS Day and the charity organization, Keep A Child Alive. I am not a fan of sexualizing celebrities to make a profit. I can think of many different ways to raise money for a much needed cause that don’t involve [...]
