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Parenting: The Cost of Too High Expectations
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Linda Mintle
Rita, like so many daughters, came to therapy because of a tense relationship with her parents. Rita feels her parents’ expectations are too high and she can never measure up. Expectations, when too high or out of line with a child’s true desires and goals, can cause anxiety and unnecessary pressure. I often see this in daughters…
How Often Should I Weigh Myself?
By
Linda Mintle
We all know that the number on the scale isn’t suppose to define us, but that doesn’t stop us from thinking about how much we weigh on any given day. And the number often influences our mood. So how often should we weigh? Every day, once a week, once a month? The answer depends on your goal–to maintain,…
Loving Your Body, Imperfections and All!
By
Linda Mintle
Is it so difficult to accept the bodies we’ve been given, to celebrate them as uniquely designed by God and created in His image? Apparently. Loving, even liking, your body is a rare thing in today’s culture. It seems we all belong to the sisterhood of the dissatisfied traveling pants! If we think about it,…
The HOT Trend that Could Be Deadly: Size Triple O Jeans
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Linda Mintle
I was listening to the news and heard a story about the latest fashion fad–triple O jeans. Yes, you read that right OOO! I didn’t even know there was such a size. And frankly, that size should be in the children’s department. According to the Fox News reporter, the average waist size of someone who fits…
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