Reflecting on 2016 (TMB119)
With 2016 coming to a close, we should take some time to reflect back on the year and see what we can learn. We have all had successes, as well as failures. What made one experience a success, but another experience a disappointment?
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Another Glimpse at Spanking
Spanking is one of those controversial topics that just won’t go away. Those in favor of spanking argue that it does no harm, that it teaches respect, that spanking was allowed in previous generations and no one was permanently scarred by it. And, of course, others are encouraged by what they believe is the Biblical admonition that if we “spare the rod, we spoil the child.” Read More
Resolutions 5: “Improve my Health” (TMBMS080)
Welcome to The Mental Breakdown Morning Show! Each weekday morning, we will to help get your day off to a great start. This week on the show, we will be talking about common New Year’s Resolutions. Probably the most commonly set – and broken – resolutions have something to do with health. People set goals to lose weight, increase exercise, or just live healthier lives. On today’s show we talk about considerations for resolutions focused on improving your overall health.
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Resolutions 4: “Improve my Career” (TMBMS079)
Welcome to The Mental Breakdown Morning Show! Each weekday morning, we will to help get your day off to a great start. This week on the show, we will be talking about common New Year’s Resolutions. Many people set resolutions that focus on their work life. Whether they want to start their own business or move ahead with their current company, work-related resolutions are great ways to create motivation for the new year. On today’s show we talk about considerations for resolutions focused on improving your work life.
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Early Routines for Mental Health
I just finished the most interesting and valuable article. Well, I didn’t just finish it. I actually read it yesterday morning but I have been thinking about it since and I pulled it up and re-read it again this morning. It was written by Jennifer Weil Malatras, Ph.D. and it reports findings from recent research studies that indicate that establishing a schedule and maintaining family routines provides children with a sense of order, predictability, and security. Read More
Resolutions 3: “More Family Time” (TMBMS078)
Welcome to The Mental Breakdown Morning Show! Each weekday morning, we will to help get your day off to a great start. This week on the show, we will be talking about common New Year’s Resolutions. One common resolution is to spend more time with family. Whether you want to start having dinner together on a regular basis, or spend more time doing family outings, time with family can and should be a great way to recharge your emotional batteries. On today’s show we talk about considerations for resolutions focused on building more family time.
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