Tag Archives: communication

Ways to Stay Calm

Posted on September 20, 2022 by msw blog

Get that worrisome “thing” checked out You know, that mole, pain, or bump you tell yourself is nothing (you’re probably right!) but that you’re not 100% sure about. Such things can gnaw at you, and research tells us uncertainty is … Continue reading →

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Tell Me About Your Day

Posted on September 19, 2022 by msw blog

Our adult daughter, 28, doesn’t call us often, but often when she does, she is in a blue funk and sees every aspect of her life as a negative. She got an interview with a firm she has really wanted … Continue reading →

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Fertility

Posted on September 19, 2022 by msw blog

My best friend is trying to conceive, but so far it hasn’t worked out. How can I elaborate and share milestones about my kids without making my friend feel bad? Sharing your children’s milestones is fun but do so in … Continue reading →

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Think Wrong

Posted on September 15, 2022 by msw blog

What’s the dumbest idea you can think of right now?

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The Lavish Pastries

Posted on September 15, 2022 by msw blog

I am a director of a clinical lab at a large hospital. The lab supervisor, who makes much less than I do, has taken to buying expensive refreshments for the staff at monthly lab meetings. The department does not reimburse … Continue reading →

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