Larry F. Waldman, PhD, ABPP Clinical, Forensic Psychologist When I began counseling parents in the early 70’s, then as a school psychologist, it was often necessary to warn of the harmful effects of spanking and/or paddling as a common discipline method. Today, the pendulum has swung to the other extreme, as parents are not effectively […]
Last week I wrote a few words positioning forgiveness as a starting point in my journey from a catastrophic face-plant to a fresh, new chapter in life. And this week, in both my work with coaching clients and in comments shared from readers, the topic of failure recovery has been top-of-mind. Then the Olympics kicked […]
Memory loss is not necessarily a part of normal aging. While many people do experience memory loss as they get older, there are steps or memory boosters that can be taken to help sharpen memory and possibly forestall cognitive decline. Memory Boosters: How You Can Sharpen Your Memory Here are Some Ways to Include Memory […]
Take notice of the picture credit for this post; I’ve linked to her unusual and really neat blog. Have you internalized favorite fables from your childhood or early adult years that prove handy now? I have. One I consider periodically is the frog and the scorpion. As a brief refresher, lazily paraphrased: the scorpion asks […]
By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC While anger is a natural emotion, when faced with a challenging situation, it can also create the most destructive consequences. Not surprisingly it can easily sabotage your co-parenting relationship for you and your children. Improperly expressed anger accelerates conflict and can produce difficulties between co-parents, children and extended family. The […]
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, here are a few love songs that I have enjoyed through the years. The Bee Gees’s last Top 10 hit in the U.S. was “One” in 1989, reaching No. 7 on the Billboard chart. The song was written by the Gibbs brothers, one of the greatest songwriting teams in […]
Joe & Bella is growing! Taylor Thoen, a former Registered Nurse with experience in acute care and geriatrics, recently joined our team to lead Joe & Bella’s customer-success team. You can learn a bit more about Taylor below. Even better, chat or call into the website and say hi! Background and Education: I’m from Ames, […]
What Is Three-Point Lighting Its Importance in Livestreaming? Although still photography and video production seem straightforward, they require proper lighting, and nothing beats the three-point lighting. To illustrate, it involves the utilization of three light sources arranged at three different positions and is great for setting up livestream lighting compared to conventional studio lighting. So, […]
My clients who struggle with diet, fitness, eating disorders and mental health conditions have seen their issues increase significantly over the last twelve months, in part due to the emotional distress of Covid-19 and the subsequent lockdowns. The pandemic has resulted in feelings of isolation, fear, loneliness, and panic. Consequently, there has been a dramatic […]
First, don’t forget to follow me on Instagram and share this post if you like it. Second, check out my new podcast, Dose of Depth. Onto this week’s post: There’s a purpose to things falling apart. You might not see it–the bigger thing that’s trying to emerge–but it’s there. The personal is also never just […]
