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Not This Type of Green On St. Patrick’s Day
By
Linda Mintle
This green-eyed monster has nothing to do with St. Patrick’s Day. It’s envy and doesn’t do well when it consumes our thoughts or actions. Wishing you had what your neighbor has, or feeling envious over someone’s job or spouse is a pain of wanting something you don’t have. And it is easy to feel green…
4 Myths: Talking To Your Teen About Sex
By
Linda Mintle
Let’s just admit it, talking about sex with a teen is necessary but uncomfortable for most people. Yet, these important conversations can impact a teen’s life. So let’s look at 4 myths that usual get in the way of helpful conversation around issues of sexuality. Myth #1: Talking about sex will make it more likely…
Helping Overweight Kids Deal With Teasing
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Linda Mintle
A child struggling with weight issues has to face an unsympathetic world–one steeped in the idolatry of the body, glamorizing thinness at all costs. “Thin is in” and the pressure to conform is enormous. When your body doesn’t measure up, the reminders are everywhere. Social rejection is not an easy pill to swallow. The stigma…
I Can’t Be Me in This Relationship!
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Linda Mintle
It’s a common complaint, “I can’t be me in this relationship. Ive lost myself and don’t know who I am.” But is it true that the other person defines you? Balancing Our Individuality Finding a balance between our individuality and our intimate connections takes some work. It requires getting a good handle on who we…
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