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When You and Your Partner are Struggling, You Don’t Need a Better Conversation—You Need Better Moments

Most couples don't fall apart in one dramatic moment. They erode over time, through small missed opportunities, repeated misunderstandings, and a gradual shift from partnership to quiet opposition. A sharp comment here, a dismissive tone there, and eventually the...
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Don’t Drink the Poison: It’s Costing You More Than You Think

Most people don’t realize they’re drinking it. It looks harmless, even appealing. Interesting. Helpful at times. A quick scroll. A headline. A short video. A few seconds to “check in.” Some inner thirst feels momentarily quenched. And almost immediately, something...
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Why All This Talking and Processing Isn’t Helping Your Child

The Patterns of Attention That Quietly Reinforce Struggle Spend enough time around many households, or therapy offices, and you will hear a familiar and well-intentioned phrase: “Let’s talk about how you’re feeling. Or how do you feel about that?” At times, this is...
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The Cost of a Relentlessly Easier Childhood

When Good Intentions Create Painful Outcomes As a psychologist who has worked with families for decades, I am seeing a pattern that is difficult to ignore. We are raising children in a time of unprecedented comfort, safety, and opportunity—yet many are struggling...

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The Family Pet: Yes, No and How?

The Family Pet: Yes, No and How?

Many of us grew up with pets, and enjoy the relationship and feelings that a pet can bring to the home. Now, as adults, we may have brought a pet into the family, or perhaps are considering a family pet. If you are wavering about the benefits of a family pet, let's go...

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The Data Is Conclusive: It’s Time to Step Up

The Data Is Conclusive: It’s Time to Step Up

In the past, many authors, including myself, have written several articles about the emerging issues with children and adolescents growing up with smartphones in their hands. As time moves on, research is becoming more and more conclusive. Children and adolescents are...

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Which End of the Life-Stick?

Which End of the Life-Stick?

Imagine life boiled down to a straightforward decision that we have the power to influence moment by moment. And, even though we have the power to make the decision, most people don't know it or exercise that choice. Instead, they (understandably) follow the momentum...

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