Dr. Patricia Fox - Clinical Psychologist

03/19/2026

Money is emotional.

Money isn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet — it’s deeply emotional.

The way we save, spend, avoid, or stress about money is often shaped by our experiences, beliefs, and personal history. That’s why financial conversations are rarely just about dollars and cents.

If you’ve ever felt anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck when it comes to money, this article offers thoughtful insight into why — and how financial therapy can help.

Read the Guardian article featuring FTA therapists: https://ow.ly/jA7A50YqyPY

03/18/2026

Parenting tips.

03/17/2026

Bravo, Meryl Streep! Women know how to do philanthropy right.

National Women's History Museum

Thank you to Meryl Streep for standing up for women's history with this incredible gift! When powerful forces are working to diminish and erase women's contributions, telling women's stories isn't just important -- it's an act of resistance.

"Today, we are proud to announce a landmark seven-figure gift from Meryl Streep to the National Women's History Museum.

Throughout her extraordinary career, Meryl has brought to life some of history's most iconic and complex women—from Margaret Thatcher and Julia Child, to Katharine Graham and Karen Silkwood. She has spent decades ensuring that women's stories are told with depth, nuance, and humanity.

Now, she is taking that commitment off the screen and into the future of how America learns and celebrates its history.

One of the Museum's earliest and most steadfast supporters, Meryl’s incredible generosity will help us expand how women’s stories are told through new digital content, educator programs scaling to classrooms nationwide, and a major surge in national visibility as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary. This investment helps ensure the story we tell about our nation is fuller, truer, and more complete.

'History is shaped not only by those who make it, but by those who ensure it is remembered,' said Meryl Streep. 'The National Women’s History Museum has long been a catalyst for bringing forward the stories that deepen our understanding of who we are. I am proud to continue supporting this essential work so that future generations inherit a history that is both truthful and complete.'

Meryl believes women’s stories must be fully recognized, taught, and remembered. So do we.

'As one of the most influential storytellers of our time, Meryl Streep has spent her career illuminating the depth, complexity, and power of women’s lives,' said Susan D. Whiting, Chair of the Board of the National Women’s History Museum. “Her extraordinary generosity, paired with her unwavering commitment to truth, equity, and education, reflects the very mission of this Museum.'" -- via the National Women's History Museum

To support the preservation of women's history, you can make your own contribution to the National Women's History Museum at https://www.womenshistory.org/donation

At A Mighty Girl, we believe young readers deserve to know the inspiring true stories of girls and women who changed the world. Browse our extensive collection of biographies and historical fiction for children and teens at https://www.amightygirl.com/books/history-biography/biography

You can also sort our biography collection by the various role models' specializations from science to the creative arts at https://www.amightygirl.com/books/history-biography?cat=206

For two titles to introduce kids to an assortment of inspiring women role models, we recommend the picture book "Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World" for ages 5 to 9 (https://www.amightygirl.com/shaking-things-up), and the illustrated biography "HerStory: 50 Women and Girls Who Shook the World" for ages 8 to 13 (https://www.amightygirl.com/herstory)

For children's books about extraordinary global women, visit our blog post "50 Children's Books About Mighty Girls & Women Around The World" at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=33102

And for one of our favorite women's history-themed t-shirts, featuring Harvard professor and Pulitzer Prize winner Laurel Thatcher Ulrich's famous quote "Well behaved women seldom make history," visit https://www.amightygirl.com/well-behaved-women-history-shirt

You can read the full announcement about Meryl Streep generous gift at https://www.womenshistory.org/news/meryl-streep-makes-seven-figure-gift-advance-future-womens-history

03/17/2026

From companionship to therapy, many people are turning to AI to feel heard.

But psychologists warn that constant validation and on-demand affirmation can’t replace the depth, unpredictability, and growth that come from real relationships.

Learn more: https://at.apa.org/0f90d0

03/17/2026

The phrase "Boots not suits" was used by the Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre in March 2025 to promote a policy that would encourage training for the next generation of licensed trade workers.

In an announcement, he stated that his plan "will deliver powerful paycheques for our people while making us less dependent on the Americans."

Hmmm, less dependent on the Americans.

The political slogan "Boots not suits" is intended to appeal to working class, blue-collar voters rather than corporate or political elites.

Congressman Rob Bresnahan Jr. is an ultra-high-net-worth individual. That is, an individual with investable assets of $30 million or more. His net worth is estimated to be $39 million to $69 million. He voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) which made permanent the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Consequently, he will likely pay less taxes than the working class, blue-collar voters he was elected to represent.

In the 8th District, 68% of his constituents earn $100,000 or less. Just 8% earn over $200,000.

Boots not suits.

Happy parade day!

03/08/2026

Happy International Women's Day! Today, we're celebrating remarkable girls and women of the past and present from around the world -- and we want to start off by hearing who inspires you!

From our mothers and teachers to famous women from history, there is no shortage of inspirational female role models! Please tell us which girls or women have most inspired you in the comments below.

For Women's History Month, we've sought out the best biographies and historical fiction for children and teens about inspiring girls and women of the past and present, many of whose stories have been neglected by history. To browse our extensive collection of books about Mighty Girl role models, visit https://www.amightygirl.com/books/history-biography/biography

For children's books about extraordinary global women, visit our blog post "50 Children's Books About Mighty Girls & Women Around The World" at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=33102

You can also sort our biography collection by the various role models' specializations from science to the creative arts at https://www.amightygirl.com/books/history-biography?cat=206

For two titles to introduce kids to an assortment of inspiring women role models, we recommend the picture book "Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World" for ages 5 to 9 (https://www.amightygirl.com/shaking-things-up), and the illustrated biography "HerStory: 50 Women and Girls Who Shook the World" for ages 8 to 13 (https://www.amightygirl.com/herstory)

To see more stories from A Mighty Girl, you can sign-up for A Mighty Girl's free email newsletter at https://www.amightygirl.com/forms/newsletter

03/08/2026

What a beautiful weekend! Feels like spring is upon us.

I spent Saturday gathering documents and information for my taxes. In 2025, my health insurance premium was $899.95 a month or $10,798.20 for the year. In 2026, I will pay $16,915.56, an increase of 57%.

I was reminded that Congressman Rob Bresnahan Jr. who "represents" constituents in the 8th District, voted for the OBBBA, which allowed the enhanced subsidies for the Affordable Care Act to expire and significantly increased healthcare premiums for those of us who pay our own insurance.

And, WOW, have you seen the price of gas?! On my way to the grocery store today, I filled my tank and paid $3.59 for regular unleaded gas. Drivers in Pennsylvania are paying an average of $3.54, which is 44 cents higher than a week ago, due to the current administration's attack on Iran.

Presumably, Congressman Rob Bresnahan Jr. favors the war in Iran. He voted against a war powers resolution that would have required the current administration to seek congressional approval BEFORE continuing military action in Iran.

Rob Bresnahan is an Ultra-Hight-Net-Worth Individual (an individual with investable assets of $30 million or more). His current net worth is estimated to be between $36 and $48 million, so gas prices and grocery prices may not impact him the same way. I'm not sure we can afford him representing us.

03/06/2026

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03/01/2026

March is Women's History Month. Here are few key dates related women's financial well-being.

1960s: Women gained the ability to open bank accounts, but still often needed male co-signers for credit cards.

1963: The Equal Pay Act was signed, aiming to reduce wage disparities.

1974: The Equal Credit Opportunity Act passed, prohibiting discrimination in lending and credit access based on gender or marital status.

Please read this piece by Janet Yellen for a more in-depth review of women's work and wages.

Former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen examines the history of women entering the labor force and analyzes both the challenges that remain today and potential solutions to meet those challenges.

02/01/2026

On this last day of January, 2026, consider developing a "winter mindset" and learn to appreciate the season of slowing down and turning inward. Spring Equinox is 47 days away.

Tips on how to get a winter mindset from the American Psychological Association's podcast, Speaking of Psychology.

Taking a break from this platform for the month of February. See you soon.

Kari Leibowitz, PhD, talks about how cold weather and darkness affect our body and mind.

01/30/2026

Fund healthcare not ICE.



Congressman Rob Bresnahan Jr. Congressman Dan Meuser Senator Dave McCormick U.S. Senator John Fetterman

As politicians prepare their pitches for the midterm elections, a survey finds that about 1 in 3 Americans are “very worried” about health care costs.

01/30/2026

In celebration of Black History Month, scholars Lucas Morel and Melvin Rogers join to discuss how African American leaders and citizens, such as Prince Hall, Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells, and Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. have invoked the ideas and principles of the Declaration of Independence throughout American history to push for a freer and more equal America.

Register to attend Monday, February 2 at 1 p.m. ET: https://ow.ly/iiCH50Y0Uf3