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09/11/2013
Panicking I listened to your opening about anxiety. I used to be very anxious driving over bridges. I had a major panic attack going over one bridge and avoided it... More >>

Tags: AnxietyCharacter-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceFearsHealthMental HealthStress
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08/26/2013
Going Back to School Without Separation Anxiety Backpacks, new clothes and sack lunches are buzzwords this time of year. But for parents, they can bring worry and concern about their little ones. Beginning school for children is a time of excitement and anxiety... More >>

Tags: AnxietyCharacter-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceCollegeEducationHealthMary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPCSchoolSeparation AnxietyStressTeens
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08/02/2013
Senior Drivers I heard all the rig-a-ma-roo about how to stop a senior with dementia from driving, but one does not have to go through a bunch of contacts, doctor, etc. More >>

Tags: DMVHealthSenior citizenStress
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07/22/2013
Ten Tips to Create Inner Harmony Life is fast-paced and filled with distractions and stressors. Read these 10 tips on how to stay sane... More >>

Tags: AnxietyChrista O'LearyChristaOLeary.comClutterEat Less-Move MoreExerciseGratitude journalHealthJournalingMental HealthPositive peoplePressurePriority listStress
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06/27/2013
Helping Your Child Face Their Fears Part of anxiety is genetic and some of it is learned. Many parents are so concerned about their kids never feeling hurt, embarrassed or uncomfortable that when they have to face something on their own in the world, they can't cope. More >>

Tags: AnxietyFearHealthMental HealthParentingStress
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06/27/2013
Effects of Alcohol Back in the days (1970s) driving around with a cooler of ice cold beer in the bed of your truck was a sign of manhood. It was especially satisfying to pop the top and cool down on a hot summer day... More >>

Tags: AddictionAlcoholCancerFamily/Relationships - FamilyHealthParentingRelativesStress
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06/18/2013
Staying Positive in Times of Illness Recently I had serious surgery. Friends jumped as soon as they heard of this and wanted to come over to visit and bring me dinner. But as soon as they got through the door, they started right in on their OWN surgeries from 20 years ago! More >>

Tags: DepressionFamily/Relationships - FamilyFriendshipsHealthMental HealthRelativesStress
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06/18/2013
Video: Staying Positive in Times of Illness When illness strikes someone, family and friends visit to give comfort, usually sharing their own illness miseries. But instead of cheering you up, their woes only increase your stress. More >>

Tags: DepressionFamily/Relationships - FamilyFriendshipsHealthMental HealthRelativesStress
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05/28/2013
Five Things Parents Worry About That Don't Matter Parents tend to get unhinged by things that have nothing to do with raising a child to be a successful adult. Here are five of them... More >>

Tags: AnxietyCollegeEducationHealthRaising kidsStay-at-Home MomStressStudents
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05/28/2013
Pride Can Only Be Earned Before you do your child's next project for him or her, read this... More >>

Tags: AttitudeEducationFamily/Relationships - Parent/ChildHomeworkKidsParentingPrideSchoolSelf-esteemStress
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