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Kids May Be More Stressed Than Parents Think
August 26, 2015 .
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A WebMD study of stress in parents and children suggests many parents may not notice signs of stress in their children. When parents do recognize their children’s stress, they ... Read More
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The Secret to Finding Time for Your Relationship
August 26, 2015 .
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“Time is the currency of relationships. There’s no way to invest into a relationship without investing your time.” —Dave Willis Time is a mystery. When we’re young, we have all ... Read More
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Anger 101: Making Peace with Your Angry Feelings
August 25, 2015 .
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The dark thought, the shame, the malice, meet them at the door laughing, and invite them in. —Rumi Growing up, we are formally taught for at least 13 years how to read, write, and perform ... Read More
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9 Signs It’s Time to Slow Down
August 25, 2015 .
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“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” This recognizable quote from the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off can be helpful to ... Read More
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Should I Tell My Wife about an Affair That Ended Long Ago? August 21, 2015 . 24 Comments
Thank you for your question. It does indeed sound as though the vice-like grip of guilt has taken hold. Painful, indeed. As Pete Campbell from Mad Men said in the show’s final season ... Read More
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How to Get Back on Track When You’ve Lost Your Motivation
August 20, 2015 .
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When your “get up and go” has “got up and left,” when there’s no more “pep” left in your step, sometimes the best thing you can do is just stop trying for a while. Moving ... Read More
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When Compliance in Childhood Haunts You in Adulthood
August 19, 2015 .
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What I am going to describe is what can happen when children grow up and begin to realize that they are not living their lives according to their own wishes and desires. They start to recognize ... Read More
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Does Parenthood Make People Unhappy?
August 18, 2015 .
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Many parents will readily admit that parenting is the most challenging job they have ever had. According to a new study published in Demography, becoming a parent may make people less happy, ... Read More
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Why Do I Freeze Up When I Speak in Front of People? August 14, 2015 . 9 Comments
Whenever a problem develops where no problem existed before, my first question is always: what is different now? You mention that you previously gave lectures to 150 people as a teacher’s ... Read More
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Feeling Felt: The Importance of Adoption Support Groups
August 14, 2015 .
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“They say they understand, but how can someone who wasn’t adopted know what it feels like?” Sixteen-year-old Lisa’s voice trails off as she explains the many frustrating conversations ... Read More
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5 Relationship Clichés That May Help You and Your Partner
August 13, 2015 .
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When it comes to relationships, many clichés exist for a good reason: a lot of them are true. Making and keeping long-term connections is, of course, some of the oldest and hardest work ... Read More
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When a Pet Dies: How to Help Your Child through Grief
August 13, 2015 .
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Last week, our cat died. Frodo was a stray tomcat we took in 11 years ago. We weren’t sure about his age, though we’re guessing he lived to be about 14 years old. He didn’t show ... Read More