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Why should I avoid going to the grocery store when I am hungry?
You should avoid going to the grocery store when you're hungry because you will buy more food, and you will also make poor food choices. Watch psychologist Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD, explain why you should have
How can I avoid compulsive shopping?
Compulsive shopping is generally a sign of another emotional issue; we use shopping to regulate our emotions when we are feeling out of control. Watch psychologist Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD, explain some practical tips to avoid
To tell or not to tell: Discussing the Connecticut Shootings
It’s the story we are all discussing. A 20-year-old man entered Sandy Hook Elementary School dressed in black and open fired on classrooms of innocent children. The tragedy is almost too much to fathom. School
Moms Lie: Surprised?
We all lie. Even the most truthful of us have told a fib at one time or another. Ever have a telemarketer call the house and you pretend you aren't you? Or when your mother
Media and Tween Girls: Creating a Positive Influence
11 year-olds are getting bikini waxes. 9 year-olds are weight conscious (and some, by this age, have already dieted). According to a recent survey on Yahoo! Shine, 25% of tweens and teens consider plastic surgery
Parents vs. Grandparents: How to find balance
Grandparents are important in children’s lives, but the relationship between grandparents and the parents can sometimes be difficult. The best grandchild/grandparent relationships are those that are encouraged by the parent, who then steps back and
Combating “Princess Syndrome”
You may not find it in a medical textbook, but many young girls suffer from Princess Syndrome daily. What is Princess Syndrome, you ask? A girl who suffers from PS lives life as a fairy-tale:
You Got My Child That?
The holidays are filled with so many wonderful things: family, friends, parties, religious endeavors, and, of course, gifts. All of these things can bring us joy (along with the requisite stress), but it is the
Teaching Teens To Break-Up
We can all agree that breaking up stinks. It's hard at any age. But despite learning over the course of our lives how to build good relationships, how to be aware of the dangers of
“Stayover relationships:” A new trend?
A new study came out recently that highlighted a possibly new trend in the relationships of 18-29 year olds. It seems that they are choosing to be in committed relationships, spending multiple nights of the
You Can’t Hide…Your Lying Eyes
It seems as though in the face of the recent spate of lying scandals: Weiner, Schwarzenegger, Anthony: that there is a deeper problem to consider. We are bombarded so often with stories that involve serious
Working Mothers: No Negative Impact
For a long time, working mothers have been worried that they were lacking as parents, that they were not good enough parents, and that they were negatively impacting their children. Unfortunately, much of this belief
Addiction and Its Impact
The music industry lost a great voice this past week when Amy Winehouse died. She has had a long, and very public, struggle with addiction. Ultimately, at time when she may have actually been turning
Is Generation X Avoiding Divorce?
Surprisingly, in today's society, divorce is on the downswing. Many of the news reports say that the divorce rate is about 50%. That number is actually incorrect. In fact, it relates to the rates
It’s Been A While….
It's been a while since I've posted, and I've missed it. Time just seems to be flying by, and work responsibilities have definitely kept me from sitting down and writing out some thoughts. I'm excited
