In an interesting article which lead to a book. author Bonnie Ware shares the regrets she heard spoken by those under her palliative care during the last weeks of their lives. Read and consider what you want to change so you don’t have certain (or too many) regrets in the end. Inspiration and Chai.
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A delightful read that will bring a smile to your day via Tried-And-True Marriage Advice From Couples Married A Long, Long Time. (Huffington Post)
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This is a fabulous short and to the point article! Every parent could read and re-read this. The 26-Step Program for Good Parents Gone Bad | Dr. Wendy Mogel.
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Regular aerobic exercise boosts memory area of brain in older women No surprise that exercise is a great idea for everyone! Just one more reason to get moving. via Regular aerobic exercise boosts memory area of brain in older women — ScienceDaily.
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What Suffering Does A thought provoking article by David Brooks via What Suffering Does – NYTimes.com.
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Embracing DSM-5, Like It or Not An article discussing the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual which is used in psychotherapy to diagnose a patient, often for insurance purposes. via Psychotherapy Networker » Embracing DSM-5, Like It or Not.
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The Power of the Earliest Memories The importance of talking with children in building memories via The Power of the Earliest Memories – WSJ.com.
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A great article to peruse as you consider the emotional connection or disconnect in your partnership. The Sexual HealerThe Couples Therapy Expert Esther Perel Takes On Sex and Sexuality via The Couples Therapy Expert Esther Perel Takes On Sex and Sexuality – NYTimes.com.
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An excellent article from the NY Times discussing anxiety issues in children presented as stomachaches. Getting help for the child and parents to address the underlying anxiety is very important. via Risk of Adult Anxiety Seen in Children’s Stomachaches – NYTimes.com.
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Very interesting article in the NY Times recently Does a More Equal Marriage Mean Less Sex? – NYTimes.com.
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Dibs in Search of Self by Virginia Mae Axline — Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs, Lists.
Play Therapy and the story of how it helped a boy find himself Read More »
Nearly every parent loses control and screams at the children now and then. But what if you do it repeatedly? Researchers suspect parents are yelling more. Parents have been conditioned to avoid spanking, so they vent their anger and frustration by shouting instead. Three out of four parents yell, scream or shout at their children
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Maybe this feels like you? But are you parenting effectively or are your child’s intense emotions pulling you to react emotionally or shut down? This book, by Harvey and Penzo, teaches you effective ways to help your child de-escalate (or take it down a notch) and learn how to express these emotions in a more
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Thomas Phelan PhD’s 1-2-3 Magic; Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 This book can be a life-saver for parents and teachers struggling with a myriad of trying behaviors in children. Effective and simple discipline strategies that yield less frustration and more joy in relationships with your children is presented in both book and DVD form. Dr.
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I wrote this article for Lynbrook High School’s Aletheia publication in Feb 2012.
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by Alice Miller (Basic Books, 1996)
Thoughtful insight into how so many adults learned to hide their own feelings and needs as children in an effort to meet parents’ desires and expectations.
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by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., and Mary Hartzell, M. Ed. (Penguin Group 2004)
This book offers an explanation of how our childhood experiences actually impact the way we parent.
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