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1. Revealed! 10 Guilt Traps for Moms
[MOMS]
It's not fair that guilt became so intertwined with motherhood, but almost every mother suffers from maternal guilt about something she does or does not do. In our culture, motherhood is so loaded with expectations of perfection that it's impossible to live up to the standard. That doesn't mean we don't try, or that we don't feel lousy when we fail. It's time for a wake-up call. When you dissect the top guilt... Read More
It's not fair that guilt became so intertwined with motherhood, but almost every mother suffers from maternal guilt about something she does or does not do. In our culture, motherhood is so loaded with expectations of perfection that it's impossible to live up to the standard. That doesn't mean we don't try, or that we don't feel lousy when we fail. It's time for a wake-up call. When you dissect the top guilt... Read More
2. Is Your Kid a Crybaby?
[MOMS]
It could be at a playgroup, in a restaurant or at school - your child cries at the drop of a hat. What makes some kids more sensitive than others? Kids have vastly different temperaments, and there are pros and cons for each. A stubborn child might carry that streak of independence into a self-sufficient adulthood; the shy child might become an observant, intuitive and polite adult; and the "crybaby" will likely be an empathetic adult... Read More
It could be at a playgroup, in a restaurant or at school - your child cries at the drop of a hat. What makes some kids more sensitive than others? Kids have vastly different temperaments, and there are pros and cons for each. A stubborn child might carry that streak of independence into a self-sufficient adulthood; the shy child might become an observant, intuitive and polite adult; and the "crybaby" will likely be an empathetic adult... Read More
3. Empathy: Why Your Kids Should Know It
[MOMS]
When most parents think of the characteristics they want to instill in their children, empathy is usually at the top of the list. After all, we want our kids to be considerate of other people's feelings. Caring children eventually become thoughtful, compassionate adults who take other people's feelings into consideration.{relatedarticles} While some kids are just empathetic by nature, other children need more guidance to hone their... Read More
When most parents think of the characteristics they want to instill in their children, empathy is usually at the top of the list. After all, we want our kids to be considerate of other people's feelings. Caring children eventually become thoughtful, compassionate adults who take other people's feelings into consideration.{relatedarticles} While some kids are just empathetic by nature, other children need more guidance to hone their... Read More
4. When Should You Take It Personally?
[LOVE]
We hear so often, "Don't take it personally." What does this really mean? The answer is NOT simple! Let's say that you are in a great mood, feeling loving and expansive, and someone - either someone close to you or a stranger like a clerk in a store - is withdrawn or attacking.{relatedarticles} This is when it is important to not take it personally. Their behavior is coming from whatever is going on for them - they are... Read More
We hear so often, "Don't take it personally." What does this really mean? The answer is NOT simple! Let's say that you are in a great mood, feeling loving and expansive, and someone - either someone close to you or a stranger like a clerk in a store - is withdrawn or attacking.{relatedarticles} This is when it is important to not take it personally. Their behavior is coming from whatever is going on for them - they are... Read More
5. Is Your Man Oversensitive?
[LOVE]
It's typically the woman in a heterosexual relationship who is the sensitive partner - the one who takes pains to consider her partner in all aspects, remembering all the birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions. Being oversensitive can entail less attractive personality traits, like being clingy, indecisive, emotional and jealous. However, it's possible for a man to be oversensitive - and despite women complaining... Read More
It's typically the woman in a heterosexual relationship who is the sensitive partner - the one who takes pains to consider her partner in all aspects, remembering all the birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions. Being oversensitive can entail less attractive personality traits, like being clingy, indecisive, emotional and jealous. However, it's possible for a man to be oversensitive - and despite women complaining... Read More
6. Amicable Exes: Should You Stay Friends?
[LOVE]
"Let's just be friends." It's the mantra said by couples who split up all the time, but does anyone really mean it? It depends. Consider the tone of the breakup. If things got really ugly at the end - perhaps one partner cheated on the other, or there was a major argument - then being friends just might not be possible. The same goes for one partner who just can't seem to get over the other. It's safest to make a clean break... Read More
"Let's just be friends." It's the mantra said by couples who split up all the time, but does anyone really mean it? It depends. Consider the tone of the breakup. If things got really ugly at the end - perhaps one partner cheated on the other, or there was a major argument - then being friends just might not be possible. The same goes for one partner who just can't seem to get over the other. It's safest to make a clean break... Read More
