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“When a commitmentphobic meets a woman he’s attracted to, the intensity of his interest often seduces her into thinking that she has the upper hand in the relationship…Later, when she is already involved,...
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Like someone building a house in the 1800s, I started Psych Central on my own. You could do that back in 1995, because the web was simple and easy to...
Zombie Brains & Other Sleep-Related Factoids
Sleep has been on my mind a lot in recent months (no doubt because I’m not getting much!). Even though my son is so, so close to sleeping through the night,...
Today I Love Garden Glory
Today I love garden glory, the kind that comes when the first tomatoes come in out of the tomato patch and I once again feel like I have accomplished something spectacular,...
10 Ways to Deal with the Stress of Life During a Chronic Crisis
Is living in a constant crisis bringing you down? This spring and summer feel a bit like we’re permanently stuck in line at a theme park. Every time we round...
Our Relationships are a Sacred Teaching Ground
Linda: If we can hold our relationships as a sacred teaching ground, where everything can be utilized as an opportunity to learn and grow, our lives take on a more vital,...
Long Term Results of Parental Alienation to the Alienated Child
(Source: Dr. Lori Love, Custody Evaluations 101: Allegations and Sensitivities) What are the long-term effects of parental alienation on the child who has been alienated? The results are devastating for...
Testing my Child for ADHD
As a parenting coach, one aspect of my job is to aid parents in discovering who their child is? A typical question that I am often asked is, do you think something is wrong?...
How to Stop Being So Controlling
Are you a controlling person? If so, you’re not alone! This has been one of my personal struggles over the years — and although I haven’t completely freed myself of the desire to control things,...
The Mask Police
I’m tired of being the mask police, but I can’t help myself. A few days ago I was waiting for the elevator and when it stopped at my floor the doors opened to a bunch of teenagers all not wearing masks and stuffed in there like sardines....
Study: Social Media Does Not Increase Risk for Teen Depression
Contrary to popular belief, daily social media use is not a strong or consistent risk factor for depressive symptoms among adolescents, according to a new study by Columbia University Mailman...
Jealousy Can Strengthen Friendships
New research discovers that feelings of jealousy can be a useful tool in maintaining friendships. Having friends is healthy. Not having friends is associated with a greater risk of dying...
Restaurant Customers Often Aren’t Crazy About Automatic Gratuities
A new study suggests that an automatic gratuity is generally frowned upon by restaurant patrons because it takes away control of the tip. Surprisingly, this was especially true when the...
Miscarriage Risk Goes Up Each Week Alcohol is Used in Early Pregnancy
Each week a woman drinks any amount or type of alcohol during the first five to 10 weeks of pregnancy is linked to an incremental 8% increase in risk of...
