Recent Mental Health Blog | April 2009 Posts

Do You Have a Favorite Child (2)

by Beth McHugh

In our earlier blog this topic, (see link below), we looked at the case of Ellie and Dawn, two sisters in their late 80s where Dawn still suffers from a childhood sense of not being as good as her sister Ellie. This experience has tainted Dawn's entire life.

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Do You Have a Favorite Child? (1)

by Beth McHugh

Of course we love all our children the same. Or do we? When we are asked this question by our children we usually give the standard stock answer: "I love you all the same". But the truth is parents often favor one child over another.

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"Specialness" of Easter Ruined by Retailers and Indulgent Parents

by Beth McHugh

We've just passed through another Easter period and the usual tales of Easter excess have reached my ears once again.

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The Increase in "Brat-Camp" Style Documentaries

by Beth McHugh

Even a decade ago, there were few signs of reality TV shows dealing with out-of-control teenagers giving the finger plus a mouthful of verbal abuse to anyone who came near them, but especially their parents.

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Life is Precious - Don't Waste It!

by Beth McHugh

"Love every day. Each one is so short and they are so few". This is very powerful quote from Norman Vincent Peale. When I read it, it really pulled me up.

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