Phone-verwhelmed? 5 Tips For a Healthier, Happier Relationship with A Phone..
Not long ago, I was chatting with a friend who lives in Oregon, USA, and she told me a story that I could totally relate to — because I’ve seen it play out here in Hawaii, where I live. My friend was...
View ArticleA new mom (or dad) wants to “love” parenthood. But doesn’t. Now what?
Consider this: A new mom has just brought her new baby home with her. Friends and family are thrilled about the new addition to her family. Vases of congratulatory flowers sit by her bedside. Cards and...
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Talking to children about tragedy
Today, September 11, I had the privilege of being interviewed live on KHON2 TV’s Wake-Up 2Day by morning news anchor, Ron Mizutani (below right). The topic? How to talk to your keiki about tragedy...
View ArticleFeeling resentful because a partner doesn’t help out at home?
“Every day, it’s the same thing!” My friend seems like human-volcano on the brink of eruption. She’s tired of feeling like she’s the only one who cares about keeping the house tidy. She sweeps, dusts,...
View ArticleDidn’t get what one wanted? Stay hopeful. Positive benefits may be on the way.
Those who work in the field of emotional health, like I do, often spend time thinking about “goals” and “benefits.” After all, people rarely reach out to emotional health professionals when there’s...
View ArticleWhy “bribing” a child with treats… isn’t effective.
“Great job with your chores, Katie! Here’s that cupcake I promised you’d get for being so good.” Seems reasonable enough. After all, Katie has completed her homework, done her chores, got her pajamas...
View ArticleMy child doesn’t take rules or consequences seriously. Nothing works!
“Effective parenting” is one of my favorite topics. One, because I appreciate children very much, and value seeing them grow up healthy, happy, and strong. Two, because there appears to be quite a...
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Talking to children about divorce.
“Mommy, why is Daddy going away?” “Daddy, why don’t you like Mommy?” “Do you guys still love me?” “Is it my fault?” For parents who are navigating the difficult waters of divorce, these kinds of...
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Welcome Home — A Book about Releasing Addictions & Returning to Love. 25th...
Addiction is hellish, lonely, and exhausting. Whether your “drug of choice” is food, alcohol, sex, narcotics, gambling, all, some, or none of the above, when you are caught in the grip of addiction it...
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A Guidebook For Parents On How to Raise Happy, Successful Kids. IT STARTS...
“My daughter just won’t cooperate.” “The tantrums have gotten out of control.” “He promises to do his chores, but then he doesn’t.” “She’s having trouble making friends at her new high school.” “I’m...
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