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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. As parents, we are certainly tasked with teaching our kids many things. When they are young, we want them to be compliant, and when they are older, we want them to be able to make good … Continue reading
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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. “Family” is not for the faint of heart. As a family therapist and someone who has a family myself, I actually think that marriage licenses and pregnancy tests should offer disclaimers. Similar to the warnings on alcohol and tobacco products, I think … Continue reading
In the last week, I had both a friend and my sister, desperately, plead with me for my best advice for handling a difficult toddler…. Both women, like me, have totally stubborn spirited and determined two-year olds. Hmmm…. What’s my … Continue reading
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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. Jack, an impulsive and charismatic 5-year old in my son’s preschool class, did not want to play with Charlie today. As Charlie told it to me on the car ride home from school, Jack was … Continue reading
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What you need to know about domestic violence: 1) Violence doesn’t start with hitting and physical abuse. Abuse is about power and control, and begins by the perpetrator gaining power and control in sometimes subtle ways. 2) Yes, women can be … Continue reading
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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D I’m going to make this quick and dirty, since you parents with ADHD kids don’t exactly have the time or luxury of sitting around with your feet up, enjoying quiet and leisurely reading. But the school … Continue reading
I was thrilled that Jaclyn Weatherhead wrote this article on my favorite subject ever: Validation (the idea that your feelings and behaviors are understandable and worthy of acceptance). All the girls in my teen girls group will let you know … Continue reading
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I have read several articles suggesting that there are benefits to families developing mission statements. And I agree. Living according to mission statement ensures that interactions and decisions are deliberate and consistent with the overall goals of the family. It is … Continue reading
By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. In my post, “From crazy love to just plain crazy…” I described the reasons that seemingly good relationships eventually take a turn for the worst. Now, as promised, I am going to describe some tried and true … Continue reading
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