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Will Opposites Attract as Summer Warms Hearts and Minds? Author and Psychotherapist/Theologian Offers Unique Perspectives

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He also wrote that, while oneness may be an obvious positive goal, diversity should be embraced as well. “On He completed doctoral studies in theology and pastoral psychology at the Free University of Amsterdam and became senior minister of three Protestant churches. On the contrary, it is treasured in all aspects!

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Parenting Pointers: Parenting with Confidence

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Modeling appropriate behavior: Under-reactions can serve as a positive example for others, especially children, by demonstrating how to regulate emotions in a healthy and constructive manner. Improving mental health: By reducing stress and avoiding excessive emotions, under-reactions can contribute to overall mental health and well-being.

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For example, we created the RhymVerse, a world in which the Bible is true, God is real, and each characters has a unique personality and encounters challenges similar to those faced by today’s kids. Our goal is to normalize a life of faith that even the youngest child can aspire to.

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How Growing Your Finances Is Like Gardening

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If you take the time to decide what to want plant and pick the right type of place in which to plant, you should plant good stock – get the best example that you can so that it has the best chance of growing well for you. Pick the right mix of savings, stocks, bonds and other asset types to suit your needs, goals, and your stage of life.

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Parenting Pointers: Peaceful Parenting

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It Teaches Them Healthy Relationship Patterns to Bring Into Adulthood Across the board on studies and advancements in psychology, we see that one thing is true: a child’s first human relationships pave the way for the relationships they'll have for the rest of their lives.

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How To Get The Holiday Gifts You Really Want

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For example, men who were most generous had more luck with sexual encounters back in the dark days, favoring a ‘giving’ gene. Ariel Knafo and other researchers from the psychology department at Hebrew University in Jerusalem designed and conducted an experiment that showed that certain people actually have DNA specific to giving.

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Find out how Richard paid off $40,000 of debt

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Personally I believe that getting out of debt is as much about psychology as it is about systems and processes. For example I got up at 3.45 One creditor, for example, agreed lower monthly payments, while another offered to shave a fair amount off what I owed in exchange for a lump-sum payment. What are your financial goals now?

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