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Joan A. Friedman

Joan A. Friedman

The Luxury of Alone Time

Most 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, 2020

The Luxury of Alone Time

Apr 6, 2020

Joan A. Friedman

What 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, 2020

What Is Your Silver Lining?

Mar 30, 2020

Joan A. Friedman

When 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, 2020

When Is Enough, Enough?

Mar 23, 2020

Joan A. Friedman

Thank You for Listening

I recently gave a presentation to the Phoenix Valley Mothers of Multiples. Thanks to the terrific event-planning skills of the…

Mar 16, 2020

Thank You for Listening

Mar 16, 2020

Joan A. Friedman

The Intersection of Our Past and Present

Speaking 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, 2020

The Intersection of Our Past and Present

Mar 9, 2020

Joan A. Friedman

What If?

What if my twin falls apart and I am not there to pick up the pieces?

Mar 2, 2020

What If?

Mar 2, 2020

Joan A. Friedman

Rupture without Repair

Sadly, in my work with adult twins, I encounter some pairs whose relationship collapsed due to an inability to resolve competition and…

Feb 24, 2020

Rupture without Repair

Feb 24, 2020

Joan A. Friedman

Did 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, 2020

Did You Hear What I Said?

Feb 17, 2020

Joan A. Friedman

Insist, Initiate, Incorporate

I 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, 2020

Insist, Initiate, Incorporate

Feb 10, 2020

Joan A. Friedman

A Welcome Addition to Multiples Parenting Literature

I 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, 2020

A Welcome Addition to Multiples Parenting Literature

Feb 3, 2020

Joan A. Friedman

Joan A. Friedman

Psychotherapist, twin expert, and author of “Emotionally Healthy Twins,” “The Same but Different,” and “Twins in Session.”

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