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Sapping Self-Confidence

Are you sapping your spouse’s self-confidence and creating problems in your marriage? Recently I experienced an example of how negativity and negative comments can affect performance. It was on the tennis court. I was not playing with Mick since he’s not back to tennis yet since his health problems and would never have behaved like this anyway. The person I partnered in one set was so negative that an air of tension pervaded the court. I was all the time conscious of the negative vibes coming from my partner. The result was I became tentative in my shot making, found … Continue reading →

Oh, That Low Self-Esteem Demon!

I was talking recently with a couple friends and they were trying to figure out what makes “some people” do the things they do—go back with abusive spouses, get involved with “married” people, work at un-stimulating, low-paying jobs, etc. and I felt like I was reminding them of the obvious when I quietly said: “Don’t you think that we get into a cycle of low self-esteem and we just can’t see the forest for the trees? We can’t believe that we actually deserve better than what we are settling for…” Surely single parents do not have the market cornered on … Continue reading →

My Take on Television

Studies are showing that many children spend up to eight hours a day watching TV. This contributes to lower grades in school, less time spent in physical activity, higher rates of childhood obesity, and less time spent interacting with friends and family in a social setting. Many experts feel that the answer to this is to completely eliminate the TV in the home. In my opinion, that’s going from one extreme to another, saying, “Johnny watches way too much TV, so now he can’t have any.” I’d like to suggest a middle-of-the-road approach. At our house, the TV is on … Continue reading →

10 Ways To Be A Positive Role Model

In my blog “Who is your Child’s Role Model” I discuss the survey results that show that 50% of teenagers view a relative as a role model. Which means that parents are often their own child’s role models. So as a parent it is important that you are a good role model for your child. Here are ten ways that you can be a positive role model for your child. 1. Share your values. Let your child know what your stand is on things like drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and premarital sex. Having a value system like religion is also important. … Continue reading →

Striving for Independence: Kids and Juvenile Diabetes

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After a long six-hour drive, I walked past the familiar fountain at the Children’s Hospital of San Diego. Was I really back at this place? Was history truly repeating itself? I checked in at the front desk, and rode the elevator to the second floor. In room 219 was my precious Riley. A wide smile spread across his face as I opened the door. “Hi R.J.!” I said. “If you wanted me to come for a visit, all you had to do was call. This is a bit over the top.” He giggled. Education is the Foundation for Treatment Spread … Continue reading →