Barbie dolls were always my favorite growing up. They still are. In fact, I still have some of my original Barbies. I’m not sure how my fascination and preference for Barbie dolls started. I had other dolls to choose from, but Barbie was the one I cherished. So, when I first read information from Body Wars by Margo Main, PhD about the reality of Barbie, I was shocked. I simply had never considered that Barbie was so proportionally unrealistic.
Body Image & Self Esteem Group
Do you wish you felt better about yourself? Are you unhappy with your body? Are you looking for ways to develop more compassion and appreciation for yourself?
The Growing Parent: The Authoritative Parent
Not to be confused with the Authoritarian approach, the Authoritative Parent can best be described as a happy medium between the Permissive Parent and the Authoritarian Parent. The Authoritative Parent has developed the ability to set firm, consistent boundaries with their children while in the process being able to communicate a warm and loving atmosphere.
Atlanta School Shooting Response
After hearing the horrific news of the school shooting in Atlanta at Ronald E. McNair Discovery Learning Academy, we are left with questions of “Why?” and “How can I explain this to my children?” Because we work with, live with and see the parents, neighbors, and siblings of those affected, we are bound to have questions that can help us process this tragedy.
A Blended Family Divided
I don’t know about you, but when I think of the word “blended” I think of things coming together in harmony. The term “blended family” can be misleading to new remarried families. The day a father and step-mother or mother and step-father says “I do” does not automatically “blend” their family.
The Growing Parent: The Authoritarian Parent
“My husband and I are constantly arguing about which of our parenting philosophies is the best. He is more rigid and expects the kids to do whatever he says because he says so, and I am way more laid back and want to let them just be kids. Is he right, or am I?”
The Growing Parent: The Permissive Parent
The basic characteristic of the Permissive Parent is someone who doesn’t put much stock in setting and enforcing boundaries. This philosophy rejects the whole notion of keeping one’s children under control. A stark contrast to the parent who lacks the necessary tools to maintain control, the Permissive Parent believes the child is better off “just being a kid” rather than having to follow so many rules.
Addiction: Reconnecting with Community (Part 2 of 2)
While many western cultures seems to uphold this idea of independence and self-reliance, some other cultures seem to have a different idea of what kind of people they respect and who they see as strong and exemplary. Some cultures see strength in a person who involves others in their lives, plays a part in community, and exhibits generosity and hospitality.
The Dating Coach Answers: How Can I Find My “Soul Mate”?
I’ve always been a romantic at heart. I love flowers, chick flicks, poetry, love songs, fairy tales, and the list goes on. I also used to love the idea of a soul mate—my one and only “prince” who would come into my life at the perfect time and sweep me off my feet, saving me from whatever drudgery I was experiencing at the time. We would live happily ever after, of course. Thankfully, my views about soul mates changed over time with doses of reality and life experiences….
Which Parenting Style is the Best?
“My husband and I are constantly arguing about which of our parenting styles is the best. He is more rigid and expects the kids to do whatever he says because he says so, and I am way more laid back and want to let them just be kids. Is he right, or am I?”
