What’s Good About Being a Couch Potato?
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July 26, 2017
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It can drive you nuts. There she is lying on the sofa being a couch potato while you are running around trying to get your work done....
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Don’t Give Up: Get Back On Your Horse
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July 18, 2017
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I live in Texas. Everyone in Texas rides a horse, right? (Well, maybe not in Houston.) One weekend I was visiting my sister in Austin. We went to see some friends who lived outside of Austin who had four horses on several acres of land. Her...
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The Downside of Multi-tasking
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July 11, 2017
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We call it multi-tasking. Women pride themselves for being able to do a million things at once. Here's my question. How's it working for you? My guess is that it's not working that well. Something is going to be compromised. It's not just that we are doing several things...
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Happy Freedom Day: How You Can Be Happy Even if Your Family is in a Bad Mood
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July 4, 2017
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The fourth of July is a day to celebrate our country's freedom. ...
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That’s Not Funny . . . Mean Spirited Humor
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June 27, 2017
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Laughter is medicine for the soul and has many health benefits. It helps you bond with your daughter. It decreases stress and releases the endorphins that make you feel good. In other words laughter helps you lighten up, enjoy your life and enjoy your relationships. But...
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Are You Investing Time That Counts?
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June 20, 2017
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The lazy days of summer are finally here. Hopefully you've had a chance to catch your breath and play a little bit. ...
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How to Get Your Teen to Listen to You
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June 13, 2017
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"How do I get my daughter to listen to me?" This is the big question for moms of teens. It seems so easy right? You tell your daughter what seems reasonable and you want her to listen to you. But actually we want more. We want...
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Is My Daughter Making Perfect (or Imperfect) Progress?
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June 6, 2017
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Every mom wants to see her daughter making progress. You hope to witness your teen moving forward and progressing in their academics, creativity, relationships, responsibility and maturity. This yearning is instinctual in moms and feels like it is written in our DNA. Because this feeling is so...
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6 Steps to Get Your Life Back
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May 30, 2017
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Last week Sara came to see me in my private practice. Sara had that spaced out, frazzled look. She said, "I want my life back. It's only the first week of summer and I'm ready for school to start." Sara really didn't want school to start,...
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Finals are almost over…and mom you deserve a break
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May 23, 2017
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The last month of school can get crazy. Many of you have been living your lives at 100 miles per hour with all of the end of the year activities. Your daughter thought...
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The 12 Days to Celebrate Mom
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May 16, 2017
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How many of you worked on Mother's Day? Probably most of you did. It's great to get the cards, flowers, and...
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“13 Reasons Why” is a Wake Up Call to Parents
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May 12, 2017
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By now, most of you are familiar with the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why.” Psychologists and school counselors have contacted parents across the country, warning them about this controversial series. But to the surprise of many parents, their tweens and teens, that they’ve done their best...
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Pressure to be Perfect: Prom Edition
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May 2, 2017
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What do you remember about your prom? I don't recall the details but I know I had fun. I didn't stress about my hair, makeup, or how much I weighed. There were no Promposals. I went with my boyfriend and two other couples in a car....
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Why No Exercise = More Teen Drama
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April 25, 2017
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There are physiological reasons why exercise decreases drama. I know when I exercise consistently I am more patient and pleasant to be around. The same is true...
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The Six Ways Moms Escalate Drama
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April 18, 2017
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Yes, teen girls can be drama queens, but mom's can be drama mamas. "How? Our disrespectful, moody, entitled and defiant daughters can push our buttons. And what happens when they push our buttons? We get angry and frustrated very quickly. We fire words right back at our daughters...
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Getting Mom and Dad on the Same Page
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April 11, 2017
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Are you and dad on the same page concerning your daughter? Do you back each other up? Are you a united front? Do you have each other's back? ...
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How to Decrease Stress in Your Family
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April 4, 2017
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I can't tell you how many times I have heard this in my private practice. Why is it, that families (and couples) who fight all the time at home, can enjoy each other on vacations? The answer is STRESS. The Conspiracy of Stress When you were a teenager...
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What is a Successful Teenager?
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March 28, 2017
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Defining success is a tricky, especially when it comes to your teenager. If I asked you if your daughter or son was successful what would you say? Would your daughter say she is successful? These are uncomfortable questions for both you and your daughter. Here's why. This culture...
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“She Won’t Listen To Me?”
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March 21, 2017
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It seems so simple. In your head it's super clear. All you need her to do is clean her room. That's not asking too much. It's the least she can do. You are having guests over and you are cleaning the rest of the house, plus...
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Why We Need Space
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March 14, 2017
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I am taking an online defensive driving course. I could say I am taking the course because I wanted to lower my car insurance, which is partially true. But the truth is, I was speeding and got a ticket. There you have it. The secret...
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