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01/14/2013
Stop Putting Off Your Procrastination Problem ...When we were in the era of responsibility, obligations were taken seriously. Very few people procrastinated because there were consequences for doing so. However, people today are hardly ever held accountable for anything, especially teens and young adults. More >>

Tags: AnxietyAttitudeCommitmentFearHealthInternet-MediaMental HealthParentingPersonal ResponsibilityPrideSocial IssuesStressTechnologyWork ethic
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01/11/2013
An App to Propose? I saw the article about having an iPhone app to help you figure out how to propose. One thing the article mentioned was being nervous about it. I dreaded that. More >>

Tags: AnxietyDatingHealthInternet-MediaiPhoneMarriageRaising Boys to MenReal menStress
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01/10/2013
Getting the Most Out of Therapy Therapy can be a very complicated process, and there aren't many therapists who do it well. When looking for a therapist, there are a few things you need to do. More >>

Tags: AnxietyFearHealthMarriageMental HealthMorals/Ethics/ValuesPersonal ResponsibilityPsychotherapyStress
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01/07/2013
How to Say 'No' Are you scared of saying "no" to people? Are you worried that you'll look bad, not be liked, or come across as rude or selfish if you do? More >>

Tags: AnxietyAttitudeBehaviorCommitmentFearFriendshipsHealthMannersMental HealthPersonal ResponsibilitySelfishStress
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12/14/2012
The Wake-Up Call I Needed I want to say 'Thank you' for taking my call yesterday about the FaceBook friendship between my husband of 44 years and his old 'friend'. You empowered me to stand up and be the wife-girlfriend that MY man would ALWAYS want. More >>

Tags: Follow up on a CallHusband's GirlfriendMarriageResponse to a CallStress
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11/01/2012
Becoming a Mom - The New Reality One of the scariest things in the universe is having to transition to being a mom. At first, it's a very romantic and cute idea... But then, the baby is born... More >>

Tags: AnxietyFearsHealthMarriageMental HealthMotherhoodMotherhood-FatherhoodNewbornPersonal ResponsibilityResponsibilityStressWomen's Point of View
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10/22/2012
Paying Kids for Grades There's a great deal of debate out there among parents about how to motivate kids to do well in school. I have the final answer on whether or not you should pay your kids for grades... More >>

Tags: AttitudeEducationGradesParentingPrideSchoolStay-at-Home MomStress
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10/17/2012
'Que Sera Sera' is Worth Repeating I called about my fears and you told me to sing 'Que Sera Sera,' so I wanted to email once more about what my husband said. More >>

Tags: AnxietyFearsFollow up to CallHealthMental HealthParentingPerfectionismResponse to a CallSpouseStress
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10/12/2012
Que Sera Sera! ...I've finally acknowledged that when I was growing up, my family's dialogue was about fears, and I learned to think 1) if I was perfect, my parents would be happy and 2) I couldn't be happy unless I was perfect. More >>

Tags: AnxietyFearsFollow up to CallHealthMental HealthParentingPerfectionismRead On-AirResponse to a CallSpouseStress
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10/02/2012
Video: Mom Blames Me for Her Problems Just because your parent is no longer an active alcoholic, that doesn't mean they have matured. In this week's video, Trisha wants to know what to do with all her pent-up anger toward her mother who continues to be a troublemaker. More >>

Tags: AddictionAdult Child-ParentAlcoholismBad Childhood - Good LifeBad Childhood-Good LifeFamily/Relationships - Adult Child/ParentHealthMental HealthStress
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