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The Question That Will Kill Good Parenting And Seven Ways To Avoid It
When my son was a three year-old, and “No!” was his favorite expression, my husband and I decided upon a strategy. We hadn’t had a clue how draining parenting could be, and we only had one kid. What did we do? We banned the word “tired”...A Surprising Way To Help Your New Years Resolution Stick
It’s the time of year when people are talking about New Year’s resolutions. You search with renewed determination to change behaviors that make you unhappy; maybe you’re successful and this will be the year that you’ll maintain that resolve. If so,...Five Frank Tips for Enjoying Your Family This Holiday Season
It’s the holidays! I have listened these past weeks to my patients about how they are anticipating the season; everything from looking forward to it, to fearing pure chaos, to expecting complete authoritarian rule. Perhaps they anticipate relatives fighting one...When Tragedy Happens: How to Fight Helplessness
A horrible tragedy happened this week in my hometown of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Not all of the details are known, especially not the “why.” But a young police officer was murdered while sitting in his patrol car in back of the station, preparing for his...Dr. Margaret’s Book Now Available!
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