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

Motherhood Moments

Born in the Netherlands, Dr. Pieter Noomen worked as a psychotherapist and staff member at a Los Angeles church. He completed doctoral studies in theology and pastoral psychology at the Free University of Amsterdam and became senior minister of three Protestant churches. Differentness intrigues, initiates desires.”

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Parenting Pointers - Discipline Mistakes That Parents Often Make

Motherhood Moments

To drive this point home, all of these points will have an example for kids and an example for adults. Kid Example: Liam (4) knows that he gets 30 minutes of time on his tablet a day. Adult Example: Linda misses a deadline at work, and the boss is irate. Screen time is a perfect example.

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Understanding the Deep Impact of Home Renovations

Koupon Karen

Beyond the apparent aesthetic and functional upgrades, home renovations profoundly influence various aspects of life, from financial considerations to psychological well-being. This stage is also crucial for obtaining necessary permits and ensuring all planned works comply with local building codes.

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Parenting Pointers: Parenting with Confidence

Motherhood Moments

No two children are alike, so what works for one may not work for another. 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.

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Parenting Pointers: Self-Regulation

Motherhood Moments

And that through parenting, we could change that “character” to be the sort of individual that the Victorians prized: a child who was disciplined, hard-working, had self-control and grit. The more we learn about how the brain works, and how it develops, the more these Victorian terms are seen as not just empty, but harmful.

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Scarcity – The Good and the Bad

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A mentality of plenty, on the other hand, helps you work with others to build on each others ideas and talents; helps you share credit (which helps build your network leading to potential future opportunities) and more. Work with What You Have How To Lead A Focused Life Why You Should Have a Career Plan. Why is scarcity bad?

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How to Pick A Career

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Dr. John Krumboltz, Professor of Educational Psychology at Standford University studies how people choose careers. I majored in Psychology (liberal arts), graduating in the early 70’s. I didn’t even realize that most jobs required a doctorate in Psychology to really use the knowledge in a career.