In our society we often hear, think and read that people are addicted to things, all kinds of things. It is said that people are addicted to work, sex, texting, hand held devices, social networking sites, video games, gambling, caretaking and people pleasing, shopping, food, the internet, chocolate, exercise, etc. When is someone truly addicted? Have we become too free with the use of the word “addicted”? When does something, even a good thing, become too much?
Read moreThe Three R’s of Parenting
It is very much in vogue today to talk about “the three R’s” of education (reading, ’riting, ’rithmatic), of being green (reduce, reuse, recycle), of self-care (rest, reflect, refuel), etc. It is convenient and memorable to reduce complicated concepts to three simple evocative words.
Read moreTips for Smart Summer Parenting
With the end of the school year fast approaching, kids everywhere are counting down the days until summer vacation. If you find yourself looking forward to fall already, take heart, help is on the way.
Read more5 questions about improving communication with your partner.
Marriage and Family Therapist, Heidi B. Roeder, MS, LPC, LMFT, responded to "5 Questions about improving communication with your partner" in the Sunday Patriot -News Body & Mind section. (click here to read more)
If "Talk is Cheap" and "Silence is Golden," then "Listening is Priceless!"
If your communication directly and clearly states your needs and wants and if you consistently practice listening not only to the content of other's words but to their underlying meaning and emotion, then you are well on your way to communicating effectively. But if you are like most of us, you were not taught how to be effective in communicating with others. How many of us can honestly say that we are consistently successful when communicating our deepest needs to others?
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