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Tips For Choosing A New Partner After Divorce
By Dr Marlene Maheu · 14 years ago
Finding a new partner after divorce can be difficult. Lilli found herself divorced, employed, and the sole provider for a young child. The stress of her divorce led to many unwanted physical changes. She felt ...
The Roots of Optimism
By Dr Marlene Maheu · 14 years ago
A boy asks a girl to the school dance, and she says no. Will he decide that he is a social failure and begin to withdraw, or simply ask another girl and hope for a ...
Procrastination
By Dr Marlene Maheu · 14 years ago
Procrastination has received such a bad rap. And yet that hasn't stopped anyone from procrastinating, has it?
You say you want to stop putting off what you "should" do but still you continue. And then ...
"Go to Bed NOW!" Winning the Bedtime Battle with Young Kids and Teens
By Dr Marlene Maheu · 14 years ago
As every parent knows, fights over bedtime can be one of the biggest power struggles you’ll have with your child, whether they’re five or fifteen. The truth is, many kids just don’t want to go ...
5 Simple Concentration Building Techniques for Kids with ADHD
By Dr Marlene Maheu · 14 years ago
Imagine that you are living inside of a video game, where everything is coming at you at once and every sight, sound and sensation is a distraction. For a child with ADHD, getting through a ...
5 Ways to Help: Stress and Anxiety in Children
By Dr Marlene Maheu · 14 years ago
Difficult times lead many parents to ask how to help their children be more resilient to anxiety and stress. Children anxiety and stress have never been as closely linked as they are now. Childhood used ...
Work Stress Can Make You Sick
By Dr Marlene Maheu · 14 years ago
According to scientific research, having high levels of control over one's work stress and responsibilities can backfire if a person lacks confidence at work or has a propensity to take responsibility for negative outcomes on ...
Young Kids and Back to School Anxiety: How to Shrink it Down to Size
By Dr Marlene Maheu · 14 years ago
As the start of the school year approaches, have you seen your first grader go into meltdown mode at the mention of school, or watched your soon-to-be kindergartner regress back to baby talking and thumb ...
Why Kids Tell Lies And What To Do About It
By Dr Marlene Maheu · 14 years ago
Q: When your child lies to you, it hurts. As parents, it makes us angry and we take it personally. We feel like we can never trust our child again. Why does lying cause such ...
Why is My Child Stealing and What Can I Do? Advice for Parents on Kids, Stealing and Shoplifting
By Dr Marlene Maheu · 14 years ago
"My fourteen year old daughter was arrested for shoplifting make-up this week," said Marie, a working mother of two girls. "Is this just normal teen behavior, or is it something more serious? She’s grounded for ...
Baby Steps Toward a Phobia Cure
By Dr Marlene Maheu · 14 years ago
More than 26 million Americans suffer from a phobia. Of over 200 known phobias, one of the most common is acrophobia. Acrophobia is defined as an extreme irrational fear of heights.
As far back as ...
The Pursuit of Happiness Becomes True Happiness
By Dr Marlene Maheu · 14 years ago
Let’s face it. We all want to be happy. The pursuit of happiness is a common pursuit. We all realize, sooner or later, that outer success does not produce lasting happiness.
So what does? Loving ...
Job Loss: When Anxiety Depression Hurts Your Family
By Dr Marlene Maheu · 14 years ago
My husband of 17 years lost his limousine business in October. I picked up extra hours at my job, so our personal finances are not as bad as they were at first. But now it's ...
Coping with Angry Children After Divorce
By Dr Marlene Maheu · 14 years ago
Unfortunately, parents who had angry and ugly divorces often use their children and teens to get even with their ex-spouses. They might alienate their children by lying and letting the children believe that whatever is ...
Sex Education Starts at Home
By Drmarlene Maheu · 14 years ago
Question:
1. I have a sixteen year old and a ten year old. They are asking questions about sex and AIDS. How should I answer without overwhelming them?
Answer:
If you are like many parents, ...