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Is It Simply a Betting Hobby or a Gambling Addiction?
When your gambling gets out of control, it can be extremely destructive and devastating to you and to those with whom you associate. Because a gambling addiction develops over time, you, ... Read More
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5 Solutions to Your Child’s Sleep Problems
Sleep is not only important for your child’s rest and rejuvenation, good sleep is essential to healthy development. Sleep problems affect a child’s mood, ability to cope, and academic ... Read More
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Anxiety in the Asperger’s/Autism Marriage: It Cuts Both Ways
If you are what is commonly referred to as a “neurotypical” spouse of a person who is diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum, you are probably accustomed to anxiety. I don’t mean ... Read More
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The Wise Parent’s Message: Do It, Even If You’re Scared
Fear is a pretty ordinary human emotion. When we experience it, though, it feels anything but ordinary. How we respond to our fears can shape the way we live our lives and the people we ... Read More
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Is Fear of Rejection Keeping You Single?
You are single, feeling good about yourself, looking your best, and decide to go out for a night on the town. In the back of your mind, there is a small nugget of hope that perhaps tonight ... Read More
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10 Things You Might Not Know about Bisexuality
I recently agreed to do part of an online course in LGBT studies. I’m doing the “B”: bisexuality. They had a hard time finding someone to do it; no one thought they could fill the ... Read More
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8 Surefire Ways to Help Your Child Overcome Bullying
The signs for identifying that your child is being bullied are vast and often nuanced. Children often feel ashamed about being a target at school, so you may have to read between the lines ... Read More
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Why Do Teens Cut Themselves?
Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is in crisis, please click here for information about seeking help. Cutting is a popular way for teens to self-injure without the intent ... Read More
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I Finished Cancer Treatment! So Why Do I Feel Worse Now?
The day I had been waiting for had arrived. I’d finished cancer treatment and could move on with my life after nearly a year of difficult treatments. I remember the feeling of elation ... Read More
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You Have More Control Over How You Respond Than You Think
“What is wrong with you? This is not how I raised you! I raised you to use your brain!” So went a mom’s reaction when her daughter came to her for help after hurting herself in an ... Read More
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Friend Divorce: 6 Important Tips for Ending a Friendship
By the time you’re in your thirties and forties, you’ve met a substantial number of people. A small percentage of that group is made up of people you now call friends. In discussing ... Read More
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Redefining ‘Selfish’: Why You Should Put Yourself First
Psst. I have a little secret for you. Don’t let anyone know I told you this: Be selfish. I know that sounds like terrible advice. In fact, it’s the extreme opposite of what our mothers ... Read More
