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04/08/2013
Testing the Waters Tweens love to try new things, including dangerous, addictive drugs. Would you be able to tell if your kids were sampling drugs - and how would you respond if they were? More >>

Tags: AddictionAlcoholAnxietyAttitudeDepressionFamily/Relationships - TeensHealthMarijuanaMental HealthSelf-esteemStressTeens
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04/01/2013
What Really Causes Eating Disorders For many of us, eating disorders are a great mystery. What causes them? Why are they so difficult to cure? Why doesn't the young girl battling anorexia just eat? There are actually five factors loved ones can look for to determine whether a person is more likely to develop an eating disorder. More >>

Tags: AddictionAnxietyChildrenDietEat Less-Move MoreEating disordersFamily/Relationships - Parent/ChildFamily/Relationships - TeensHealthInternet-MediaInternet/MediaMental HealthMental illnessParentingSmokingSocial IssuesStressTechnologyTeens
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01/15/2013
Relieving Anxiety ...[I]s there a type of therapy you prefer over others for anxiety or is there a specific style or type you would advise against as a general rule?
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Tags: AnxietyAttitudeCommitmentFearHealthInternet-MediaMental HealthPrideStressTechnologyWork ethic
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01/15/2013
Video: Relieving Anxiety Everybody experiences some anxiety. That's normal. But when anxiety starts driving your life, there are a number of things you can do to help yourself calm down. More >>

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01/14/2013
Stop Putting Off Your Procrastination Problem ...When we were in the era of responsibility, obligations were taken seriously. Very few people procrastinated because there were consequences for doing so. However, people today are hardly ever held accountable for anything, especially teens and young adults. More >>

Tags: AnxietyAttitudeCommitmentFearHealthInternet-MediaMental HealthParentingPersonal ResponsibilityPrideSocial IssuesStressTechnologyWork ethic
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01/11/2013
An App to Propose? I saw the article about having an iPhone app to help you figure out how to propose. One thing the article mentioned was being nervous about it. I dreaded that. More >>

Tags: AnxietyDatingHealthInternet-MediaiPhoneMarriageRaising Boys to MenReal menStress
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01/10/2013
Getting the Most Out of Therapy Therapy can be a very complicated process, and there aren't many therapists who do it well. When looking for a therapist, there are a few things you need to do. More >>

Tags: AnxietyFearHealthMarriageMental HealthMorals/Ethics/ValuesPersonal ResponsibilityPsychotherapyStress
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01/07/2013
How to Say 'No' Are you scared of saying "no" to people? Are you worried that you'll look bad, not be liked, or come across as rude or selfish if you do? More >>

Tags: AnxietyAttitudeBehaviorCommitmentFearFriendshipsHealthMannersMental HealthPersonal ResponsibilitySelfishStress
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11/01/2012
Becoming a Mom - The New Reality One of the scariest things in the universe is having to transition to being a mom. At first, it's a very romantic and cute idea... But then, the baby is born... More >>

Tags: AnxietyFearsHealthMarriageMental HealthMotherhoodMotherhood-FatherhoodNewbornPersonal ResponsibilityResponsibilityStressWomen's Point of View
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10/17/2012
'Que Sera Sera' is Worth Repeating I called about my fears and you told me to sing 'Que Sera Sera,' so I wanted to email once more about what my husband said. More >>

Tags: AnxietyFearsFollow up to CallHealthMental HealthParentingPerfectionismResponse to a CallSpouseStress
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