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How Mr. (Carl) Rogers Can Help You Survive the Holidays

How Mr. (Carl) Rogers Can Help You Survive the Holidays

by Admin | Nov 22, 2016 | Blog, Kindness, Philosophy, Psychology, Relationships, Wisdom/Advice

Sarah K. Stephens Contributor Twitter It’s that time of year again where we find ourselves sitting across the table from family members we love, but perhaps don’t like, and whose views on the world are (without exaggeration) diametrically opposed to our own. Yup, it’s...
Why Working on the Self is Anything But Selfish

Why Working on the Self is Anything But Selfish

by Admin | Nov 9, 2016 | Blog, Kindness, Philosophy, Relationships, Wisdom/Advice

Veronica Urrea Guest Contributor “For you can render to God and humanity no greater service than to make the most of yourself” “If you are traveling with a child or someone who requires assistance, secure your mask on first, and then assist the other...
When You Need to Say More Than “No Means No”

When You Need to Say More Than “No Means No”

by Admin | Oct 18, 2016 | Blog, Life/Personal History/Goals, Relationships, Wisdom/Advice

Dana Faletti Contributor Twitter For those of us who have daughters, especially ones who are tween-age and older, we’ve probably at least thought about having the “no-means-no” conversation. Recent media coverage of some horrific sexual assault cases has perhaps...
The Mom Phenomenon: Why I Choose to Feel Grateful Rather Than Inferior

The Mom Phenomenon: Why I Choose to Feel Grateful Rather Than Inferior

by Admin | Sep 23, 2016 | Blog, Life/Personal History/Goals, Philosophy, Relationships, Wisdom/Advice

Dana Faletti Contributor Twitter Why are moms so hard on themselves today? Why is there so much comparison and competition, so much pressure to be perfect? I’ve talked to my own mother about this phenomenon, and she has told me that it wasn’t as hard when she was a...
Grit (Not Talent) is the Key to Success and You Don’t Need Any Magic to Get It

Grit (Not Talent) is the Key to Success and You Don’t Need Any Magic to Get It

by Admin | Aug 10, 2016 | Blog, Life/Personal History/Goals, Philosophy, Psychology, Relationships, Wisdom/Advice

Laura Clydesdale Contributor Twitter “I have to write an essay on Beyonce’s video, Formation, for tonight’s homework on perseverance and self-esteem,” my son said as he strolled into the kitchen straight off the bus from high school. “I figured this was...
The #1 Parenting Mistake We All Make (But Don’t Have To)!

The #1 Parenting Mistake We All Make (But Don’t Have To)!

by Admin | Aug 9, 2016 | Blog, Life/Personal History/Goals, Psychology, Relationships, Wisdom/Advice

Sarah K. Stephens Contributor Twitter As a parent and a behavioral psychologist, I often find myself applying my training in my daily life. Naturally, though, I also regularly find myself forgetting my training as well in my moment-to-moment interactions with my three...
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