PsychCentral published a short article about a new study out showing that the 1 on 1 time you spend with your kiddos may be acting like a preventive measure, a vaccine of sorts, against future mental health concerns, specifically personality disorders. All that individual attention lost to video games, texting, iPhoning may end up costing […]
1 on 1 time Helps Protect Against Mental Health Concerns? Read More »
A significant part of my work at Denver Options, a local non-profit, involves helping families understand what the system can offer them as their children turn 21. The flip side is what the system will no longer provide. The scales seem to tip toward the latter. This proves to be one of the most difficult
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Many of our arguments and disagreements erupt at the precise but indistinguishable moment when defensive posturing takes hold. I’ve written about it in the past, but the importance of that moment can’t be underestimated. In that moment, we undermine our own interests for some low-value need to be right and defeat criticism. Being right doesn’t
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StoryCorps is regularly one of my favorite radio segments to listen to. I always feel like it’s just the teaser, wishing they could just play the full recording. They regularly move me; and this one really jumped out. What do you think? Share your thoughts with me. http://storycorps.org/listen/stories/showaye-selassie-and-her-friend-susan-greenfield/ And you can find their other wonderful
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The most frequent sign of poor communication habits I hear is something like, “My wife wants us to talk about…” Or, “I feel that my husband ignores me…” The first phrase is a comment about the partner, using an assumption, and a cross-over: us. The speaker misses opportunities here to invite his wife to share
Speak about yourself, Ask about your partner, Reap the benefits. Read More »
Fall has arrived, my favorite season: hearty stews, wool sweaters and cuddling weather. I’ve noticed recently that many couples struggle to enjoy the changing season because they’re stuck in their old patterns with their partners. They work to find ways to keep things fresh, to get past old conflicts or resolve new ones. They find
Fall’s Here: Leave the Stew in the bowl and the Love in the Air. Read More »
From NBC Nightly News Making a Difference: For 25 years, twin sisters in Knoxville, Tennessee have stayed committed to making sure nobody in their community goes hungry. NBC’s Thanh Truong reports.
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The NYT has an article on the impact of technology on our brains. And the necessity of down-time, disconnecting to recuperate. Take a look: Digital Devices Deprive Brain of Needed Downtime
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In my work at a local non-profit, many of my conversations with parents are about dental hygiene. So many parents understandably give up the struggle to get their children to brush. It’s a struggle enough to get typically developing children to brush their teeth – they refuse, they tantrum, they pretend to do it. It’s
Dental care is not just about pearly whites! Check out this clip: Read More »
An interesting follow-up to my earlier post on tech’s impact on our relationships: Well Blog asks: Are you Hooked on Tech? “For many people, technology is not only changing the way they work and communicate, it’s changing their personality. Here are some questions that can help you determine if technology is taking a toll on
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