We know that many of our children are addicted to video games and electronic devices. The documented effects are: obesity, irritability, decreased academic performance, increased laziness, decreased socialization with peers and family, over exposure to violence and overstimulation of the brain. There are other issues that tie into these researched problems that are addressed here....
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I was exhausted and my sleep was interrupted every five seconds by intrusive thoughts and the need to go to the bathroom. This latter thing is an unwelcome feature of aging. I had one of those nights where I was aware of each word that came to mind and I never really fell into a...
My name is Theo and I am eleven years old. My parents have been divorced for five years and I have a sister, Elaine who is thirteen. I live at my mom’s house for a few days and then I stay with my dad for the remainder of the week. Every weekend I alternate staying...
It has been nearly forty seven years since my father died and left me dazed, frightened and alone. My last blog entry described the process it took for me to let go of torturing myself; wondering if he loved me or not. I came to the conclusion that there is no way of ever getting...
The word acceptance is a loaded term that is used in all types of media. It is utilized in self-help circles and the psychotherapy world. It is tossed around on talk shows and in relationship books. Folks forever strive for this magical place, but they are generally unclear about the true definition of the word....
I’m running pretty fast on the outskirts of my San Francisco neighborhood. The sun is breaking through the fog and I am in a pretty good mood. I am three miles into my almost daily five mile run. The wireless headphones are pumping the sounds through my ears down through my body as I feel...
I have had several medical issues during the last few years. They have ranged from a life threatening condition to being over diagnosed for medical conditions that rarely exist. These experiences have led me to be feel traumatized and disillusioned by our country’s health care system. I have felt powerless, hopeless, ashamed and humiliated. There...
Rejection can be the most painful, disheartening, soul crushing experience we can have. It is also a universal daily occurrence that we can never really prepare for. A long term relationship abruptly ends without warning. It is shattering to be blindsided in this manner and it effects how you relate to others you are close...
Dear Gail, We were married in the middle of Kansas in the middle of day and in the middle of turmoil in America. You were dressed in white complete with a bonnet and I was wearing a rented tux and a top hat like the dancers wore at the end of Blazing Saddles. Your mother...
How many times have you started an exercise program only to lose motivation in a short period of time? I bet that this happens to millions of people around the world and you are tired of being part of that demographic. You may lose motivation because you don’t notice quick results, you feel too exhausted...