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Archive for September, 2010

Do parents that worry raise anxious children?

Monday, September 27th, 2010

Are we raising ourselves?

This question is the classic nature vs. nurture debate that has plagued man for many centuries. Let’s define these concepts a bit more clearly. Nature is the genetic disposition that we are born with such as hair color, size, intelligence, and even anxiety. Nurture is the idea that we are taught to be the way that we are—our environment impacts how we behave. No matter what side of the debate you are on, the answer to our question is YES—we are raising ourselves.

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Parents Who Bully Their Kids . . . by accident!

Monday, September 6th, 2010

Many adults believe that bullies only exist at school. Unfortunately this is not always the  situation. Many kids return home to face humiliation, verbal aggression, and behaviorally manipulative parents. This blog is not about them. This blog is about the well intentioned parent who “bullies” their child—by accident.

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