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How to keep that mellow summer feeling throughout the year
Remember to relax, breathe and live in the present, not the past or future.
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Valuable lessons learned after a stay in ‘grandpa heaven’
He doesn’t have to tell grandparents how lovely it is to behold the next generation. But he does…
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How to get the most enjoyment out of your family vacation
The keys: leave expectations, social media and, most of all, work at home. Just take a vacation.
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Five ways to nurture your love to build a strong relationship
Jobs, careers and friends will come and go. It’s what we put into our relationships that supports us.
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The teenage years are tough on parents. Here’s how to cope.
There’s no doubt this will be a challenging time (due to hormones) but you will get your kid…
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Now that school’s out, it’s time to establish a new routine
Have a family meeting to set expectations for summer break. Discuss bedtimes, curfew, chores, etc.
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Here’s how parents can address their child’s body image issues
Above all, teach your children to approach their weight and shape in a healthy way — through self-love.
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Grandparents play an important role in their family’s lives
The relationship they form with their grandchild becomes a model on how to be a grandparent.
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Trauma in adulthood can begin in the first 2 months of life
Prevention and early intervention are vital, speakers at the International Trauma Conference say.
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How to negotiate a summer at home with your college student
It can be a jarring transition for the both of you, so set ground rules and talk them…
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Four ways to overcome loneliness in a Facebook ‘friend’ era
We have have hundreds of “friends” and “followers” on social media, yet we’re feeling lonely.
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Five steps to teach a ‘spirited child’ to control her behavior
Be patient and persisent. You’ll know it’s working when your kid has fewer tantrums.
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Six traits you need to be able to overcome life’s challenges
We can do pretty much anything we set our mind to — within the realm of what is…
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Are you wasting your time and energy? Check your fuel tank
If it helps you become more disciplined, think of each hour of the day as a penny you…
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It’s time for spring cleaning, in the home and in our souls
Let springtime be a time to start anew and to become more of the person you hope to…
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Which is more important — playing sports or getting good grades?
Playing a team sport is far more similar to the demands of adult life than performing well on…
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Advice for becoming the person you’ve always wanted to be
You learn a lot as the director of The Everett Clinic’s Behavioral Health department for 25 years.
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Why is that sons are so often disappointed in their fathers?
This is the story — with a lesson to learn — of a son who finds out that…
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‘Snowplow parents’ remove obstacles from their children’s lives
You know about “tiger moms” and “helicopter parents.” Here’s the latest controversial technique.
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A psychologists’ thoughts after watching ‘A Star is Born’
Like in the movie starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, tragedy and triumph often appear together.