by Dr Aletta | May 13, 2017 | Relationships
On the morning after the long night of my Mother’s death, my brother-in-law, who couldn’t be with us, sent us this photo. My siblings and I gathered around the computer and stared at my Mom’s youthful face in silence for a long time. Greg gave us a... 
by Dr Aletta | May 11, 2013 | Family Matters, Happiness, Parenting
Whether you gave birth to your children, adopted or married into them, just became a mom an hour ago or have great-great grandchildren… Whether you are going out to brunch with the whole brood or the kids are far away… Whether you are a mommy to animals... 
by Dr Aletta | Mar 7, 2013 | Family Matters, Self-Esteem
Editor’s note: Before I ever met her I was a fan of Dr. Delisle, our guest blogger today. A while ago she sent out a newsletter that included a list of points children wanted their divorced parents to know. It rang so true I kept it on my desk for months and... 
by Dr Aletta | Jan 11, 2009 | Family Matters
Dear Real Deal, My daughter is reaching the age in which most girls grow a strong disliking of past things that they once loved. For example, the color pink has now been thrown out the window, ABC family has been replaced with the Simpsons, pictures of hearts...
