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Perfectionism: Not So Perfect
The Problem with Perfectionism Bob Vass, PLPC, NCC A person’s blind pursuit of perfection causes constant frustration and pain. If you are a perfectionist, by trying to achieve the impossible in every area of your life, you set yourself up to fail again and again. By demanding perfection in trivial…
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Problem Solving With Your Child
By Carolyn Knarr, MSW, LCSW, Director of Children’s Therapeutic Services The number one complaint I hear from most children is that their parents yell too much. Being a parent myself, I know why parents yell: their children don’t listen, they don’t handle their responsibilities, they don’t respond unless you raise…
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Mommy Holiday Stress
Kathy, I feel guilty and confused. We have always alternated holidays, but it’s getting to the point that I’m starting to dread the packing of the presents, side dishes, and the kids’ toys and diapers. I hate the mall. Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to start our…
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Helping Children When They Are Upset
By Carolyn Knarr, MSW, LCSW, Director of Child Therapeutic Services One of the most important parenting skills is helping children learn to calm down when they are upset. A child can go from calm to out of control in five seconds or less! The more escalated the child’s emotions and…
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