Beware of the Google (TMBMS037)
Welcome to The Mental Breakdown Morning Show! Each weekday morning, we will to help get your day off to a great start. There is a lot of information available at your finger tips. Cures and treatments for almost every condition or symptom that you could possibly experience. But how do you know what is real and what is not? This morning we talk about ways to help you wade through the noise and find the treatments that could work for you. Read More
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Halloween Safety (TMBMS036)
Welcome to The Mental Breakdown Morning Show! Each weekday morning, we will to help get your day off to a great start. Today is Halloween, a day of fun and fantasy for children and adults alike. However, for years we have been reminded of the dangers associated with walking door-to-door, asking for tricks or treats. On this show we review safety tips for parents and children venturing out this evening. Read More
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The Futility of Arguing with Teens (TMB110)
As our children become teenagers, they begin to voice their opinions and insist on being heard. As one would expect, this often leads to disagreements and conflict. As parents, though, we must find a way to avoid the common pitfall of being drawn into futile arguments that result in nothing more than frustration, anger, and punishment.
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When to Answer Why (TMBMS035)
Welcome to The Mental Breakdown Morning Show! Each weekday morning, we will to help get your day off to a great start. Children ask lots of questions; and “Why?” seems to be among their favorite. While we typically encourage parents to provide developmentally appropriate answers to most questions, there are times when their “Why” questions are problematic. Today we discuss how parents should avoid the trap of the “perpetual whys.” Read More
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My Daughter is a Vegan? (TMBMS034)
Welcome to The Mental Breakdown Morning Show! Each weekday morning, we will to help get your day off to a great start. Throughout the teen years, our children will often choose to explore lifestyle choices that are inconsistent with their families. While this is a normal part of development, the way in which we respond will make a tremendous difference as it relates to our relationship. Today we respond to a listener question about her daughter’s newest fad, veganism. Read More
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