By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. This post is a protest to my 13-year old nephew who instructed me to “Never ever say ‘like a boss.’ Never. Ever. Lame.” 1. Handle, “But I don’t wanna gooooo! I’m playing with Jumpy!” like a … Continue reading
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3 simple guilt-busters to teach your kids.
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It’s not hard to believe that guilt-filled kids turn into depressed adults. But what are we as parents supposed to do about this phenomenon? Here are three antidotes to guilt that you can easily teach your child (and practice … Continue reading
How to assemble a Christmas tree (if you too are mechanically inept)
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Welcome back to the only mental health and family blog that repeatedly reminds you that you aren’t the only one who struggles and also offers you unusual ways to manage those struggles. In this post, I present to you a … Continue reading
When your kid is defiant (The golden rule beats a golden shower.)
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We’ve all been asked to do things we feel are ridiculous. Maybe the store-owner asks you to use the restroom stall to breastfeed your kid. Maybe your mother, forgetting what it’s like to be a parent, tells you that you really should prioritize wiping … Continue reading
If You Give A Husband Some Nookie…
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As a couples therapist, I commonly hear some version of this scenario in my office: Poor Sally; A day full of picking up socks, chiseling man-urine from around the toilet, and removing Dorito dust from the throw pillows certainly does not put … Continue reading
What it’s really like to have three kids: The good, the bad, the sticky floors, and the always late.
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I read this article, “11 Things Only Those with 3 Kids Will Understand,” today, and wondered two things: Does this author really have three kids? If so, why doesn’t she just buy a bigger car? Then I proceeded to start to … Continue reading
A new resolution for wives: Chillax already.
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Before you assume I am a biased, raging sexist, I am directing this post toward women as opposed to men for three reasons: 1) Of the six people who told me their 2015 New Year’s resolution was some version of … Continue reading
How to get your kids to repeatedly profess their love for you, yes even the one who is going through a phase where he says he only likes daddy.
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Step one: Wait for the first big snow of the year, the one where school is delayed two hours. Step two: Have the kids get dressed and ready for the day as usual. Step three: Secretly pack the car with … Continue reading
MUSTerbation and SHOULDing on yourself: Ain’t nobody got time for that.
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I wish I could say that I coined these brilliant terms, but alas, it was Albert Ellis, the grandfather of Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT). REBT says that an incident occurs (a), and then we have a belief about that incident … Continue reading
9 surprising truths that come up in couples therapy.
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1) It’s time to put your big girl/boy panties on. Nothing good will come of blaming the other person or waiting for your partner to change before you make changes. Relationship problems are a cycle where whatever you are doing exacerbates whatever … Continue reading
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