Joan A. FriedmanThe Luxury of Alone TimeMost of us are currently searching for positive aspects of social isolation. If one or both parents are working from home, they may have…Apr 6, 2020Apr 6, 2020
Joan A. FriedmanWhat Is Your Silver Lining?I want to share my thoughts in this blog post about the new normal imposed on us by the coronavirus. Through conversations with my…Mar 30, 2020Mar 30, 2020
Joan A. FriedmanWhen Is Enough, Enough?I recently had a conversation with a young woman in her midthirties about her fraternal twin brother. She and her brother got along well…Mar 23, 2020Mar 23, 2020
Joan A. FriedmanThank You for ListeningI recently gave a presentation to the Phoenix Valley Mothers of Multiples. Thanks to the terrific event-planning skills of the…Mar 16, 2020Mar 16, 2020
Joan A. FriedmanThe Intersection of Our Past and PresentSpeaking to a lovely group of twin moms, I was struck by a dilemma plaguing one of the mothers. She related that, contrary to her own…Mar 9, 2020Mar 9, 2020
Joan A. FriedmanWhat If?What if my twin falls apart and I am not there to pick up the pieces?Mar 2, 2020Mar 2, 2020
Joan A. FriedmanRupture without RepairSadly, in my work with adult twins, I encounter some pairs whose relationship collapsed due to an inability to resolve competition and…Feb 24, 2020Feb 24, 2020
Joan A. FriedmanDid You Hear What I Said?I recently read an article in the New York Times called “You’re Not Listening. Here’s Why.” that resonated with me. It states that we do…Feb 17, 2020Feb 17, 2020
Joan A. FriedmanInsist, Initiate, IncorporateI recently posted an article on Facebook about the social media backlash directed at a father because of his decision to spend time alone…Feb 10, 2020Feb 10, 2020
Joan A. FriedmanA Welcome Addition to Multiples Parenting LiteratureI am delighted to tell you about a new book coming out in February -Parent like a Triplet, written by Norwegian identical triplet Kari…Feb 3, 2020Feb 3, 2020