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How to Create Empathy in Our Children

Empathy is the capacity to understand or feel what another person is experiencing, i.e., the capacity to place oneself in another’s position.  Is empathy something that some people are born with and some aren’t? Is it a learned trait? Can we teach our children how to have empathy? There is a significant amount of research indicating that the […]

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Who Comes First in your Marriage, Husband, Kids or Yourself?

I often talk to parents who have put their relationship with each other on the back burner to care for their kids. I wonder if this is doing more damage than good. It’s tough enough to raise kids that aren’t “me-centric” without making them the top priority in our life. I see this often when […]

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Building Self-esteem: How to Help Your Daughter Avoid Teenage Problems Post-divorce

High self-esteem is a big factor in avoiding teenage problems. Not only does a nasty divorce cause a young girl a lot of emotional distress, but it also distorts her view of relationships. How will she ever find a loving, supportive relationship based on mutual trust if her own parents are acting cruel and spiteful […]

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Internet Gaming Addiction: A Serious Teen Issue

In this day and age, it’s common for people young and old to do the majority of their socializing online. This isn’t only a teen issue. What used to be discussed over a phone call is now handled over text, and the majority of people under the age of 40 are doing all of their […]

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Repairing the Mother and Daughter Relationship: A Retreat Can Help

Even the healthiest mother and daughter pairings can use some help to improve their relationship once in a while. In a lot of ways, your relationship with your daughter is like a belief system. It’s very likely filled with guilt, misconceptions, resentment and hurt feelings, even if you don’t realize it. By going on a […]

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Teaching Your Teen About Saying No

It can be very difficult for young people to say no. Teens have a strong desire to fit in, and saying no often means rejecting the things their peers find acceptable, such as drugs, drinking and sex. Taking a stand and going against societal expectations takes high self-esteem and plenty of strength, and if you […]

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Hooking Up: A Teen Issue

A few generations ago, the term that parents of teens had to worry about was “going steady.” It usually meant that two teens were in a committed relationship that consisted of sharing lunches and going on movie dates over the weekend. The longing for a boyfriend or girlfriend is a big teen issue, and while […]

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Dealing with Chronically Late Teens: How to Teach Punctuality

Procrastination is a common trait among teens, and it’s your job of a parent to help correct this behavior. If it seems like your teen is constantly late for school, work or appointments, then it might be a sign that he or she is lacking personal responsibility. 1. Start Using an Alarm Clock It’s a […]

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Happy Holidays from Sedona Soul Retrieval in Sedona Arizona

The holidays are upon us again and being with family can be quite challenging. How do we stay in a place of love and have a good time during the holiday season? Is it even possible? It is so funny how excited we get to spend time with family only to come unglued when we […]

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The True Struggles of Teen Parenting, A Tough Teen Issue!

If you felt that nervous energy begin to rise when your son or daughter started dating, you’re not alone. The thought of the stigma is enough to make most parents tremble, and that’s without considering the financial costs, life changes and stresses that come with an inexperienced young parent attempting to raise a child. 1. […]

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