It is important to me to be a good parent. How I evaluate my parenting often influences how I feel about myself. This article makes some sense about the nature/nurture controversy and how the child’s personality factors may play a role in what I can do as a parent.
Sat, January 7 2017 » Parenting » Comments Off on Nature vs. Nurture
I enjoy finding and sharing new information about medical issues that may be present for my clients. I appreciate that this physical therapist was able to question the traditional treatment approach she had been using and move forward with something less known but more effective. Click here to read the article.
Thu, February 12 2015 » Health » Comments Off on Bladder Liberation
I find it sad that I notice an increase in entitlement in both children and adults. Many parents simply do not know how to encourage their children to feel grateful. This article offers some useful tips.
Thu, June 19 2014 » Parenting » Comments Off on Raising Children with Gratitude
I have found the effects of concussions wide ranging and a bit mysterious. This Scientific American Mind article suggests that there is a hormonal explanation. I hope a clinical application can be developed soon
Thu, June 19 2014 » Health » Comments Off on Concussions
This summary article speaks of the newer research about the effects of dietary fat on health. It states that “….scientists found no evidence that eating saturated fat increased heart attacks and other cardiac events”. It also stated that, “The researchers did find a link between trans fate, the now widely maligned partially hydrogenated oils that had long been added to processed foods”.
My conclusion is that it is time to rethink our fat consumption.
Wed, June 18 2014 » Weight Loss, Nuitrition » Comments Off on Saturated Fat – New Perspective
Dealing with debt collection agencies can be frightening. Most people simply don’t know what is legal, nor do they know what is appropriate to say. This informative article provides guidance if you happen to be in this situation.
Thu, May 22 2014 » Debt » Comments Off on Dealing with Abusive Debt Collection Agencies
Finding the right therapist can be a daunting task. Should you ask your best friend, your physician, your insurance company? There are many types of therapies and many therapist personalities. It can take some trial and error to find the one that’s right for you. This Wall Street Journal article can help with your search.
Tue, December 25 2012 » Other, Weight Loss, Nuitrition » Comments Off on Finding the Right Therapist
Thinking ahead to the New Year and the ubiquitous attempts to make and KEEP our New Year’s resolutions, I was struck by the simplicity and wisdom of this Seattle Times article.
Tue, December 25 2012 » Weight Loss, Nuitrition » Comments Off on Derailing Our Good Intentions
Stress comes in many forms. I notice that not knowing what is true or false adds to stress. There is a lot of cultural hysteria created to influence us to buy products, vote a certain way, etc. Having ways to verify facts is one strategy for decreasing stress. This article, wont-get-fooled-again1 in the Nov. 2012 Costco Magazine discloses numerous resources for “fact checking” options.
Thu, November 29 2012 » Consumer Advocacy » Comments Off on Fact Checking
This article succinctly describes the latest research findings about food cravings and the brain. It also references research that “cognitive diffusion” – accepting and observing thoughts without acting on them, is a particularly useful strategy to limit cravings.
Sun, October 21 2012 » Weight Loss, Nuitrition » Comments Off on Food Cravings