5 rules for teaching young people use technology with dignity and respect What is the “right” age for youngsters to begin texting and using social media? As the Mom of two young daughters and an educator on bullying prevention, I field this question frequently. Truly, there is great debate on the subject among professionals, alongContinue reading “What is the “Right Age” for Kids to Use Social Media?”
Author Archives: Meg Duke, LCSW-S, ADHD-CCSP, LCDC
Why Men Don’t Tell
Many men cope with being abused by taking on a macho “I can handle it” attitude. Even if you have been hurt much worse than on an athletic playing field, that is not the same thing as being physically attacked by your intimate partner, which hurts emotionally as well as physically. Allowing this pattern toContinue reading “Why Men Don’t Tell”
If You Don’t Have a Father Today…
Maybe you don’t have a dad to meet with today. It’s your day, too. Maybe you don’t have a father anymore, or feel like you never did. Maybe you never knew him, or maybe he was never around enough to know – emotionally, mentally, or spiritually – even if he was often physically in theContinue reading “If You Don’t Have a Father Today…”
10 Ways to Make (and Keep) Friendships as an Adult
2. Forget quantity. Focus on quality. When it comes to relationships, romance often grabs the spotlight. A simple glance in the self-help aisle of any bookstore reveals a thousand ways to Get a Mate/Keep a Mate/Dump a Mate/Get Over a Mate—perhaps there are even tips on how to Moisturize A Mate—and yet so few wordsContinue reading “10 Ways to Make (and Keep) Friendships as an Adult”
6 Biases That May Sub-Consciously Affect Your Thinking
Biases can creep into our thoughts by stealth, sometimes triggered by others. How many passengers do you think New York’s LaGuardia Airport served last year? Would you say the count is more or less than 10 million? Make your best guess, and I’ll give you the answer at the end of this article. Biases areContinue reading “6 Biases That May Sub-Consciously Affect Your Thinking”
Stress from Multi-Tasking
When we multitask, by definition, we can only do the one thing we’re attending to directly well. We think working this way—doing more than one thing at a time—is efficient, but it may not be, for several reasons: Multitasking impairs future recall. Memory is a function of attention and concentration. Why do you think youContinue reading “Stress from Multi-Tasking”
Sexual Fetish with a Partner
What arouses people sexually can be along a very wide spectrum. The fact that there is something to turn you on is not a bad thing. Best of all situations can be when couples learn to turn each other on and use these activators as a way to stimulate, enhance, and evolve the relationship. ThisContinue reading “Sexual Fetish with a Partner”
Older Parenting: A Modern Day Fountain of Youth
Is older parenting worth it? YES! Fathering in Your 50s: Is There a Difference? My first psychology professor was Dr. Dick Bruce. He told a marvelous story about his family during Psych 100: When home for the holidays, one of his siblings complained that earning a Ph.D. seemed an impossible goal. The degree would takeContinue reading “Older Parenting: A Modern Day Fountain of Youth”
Anxious Thoughts, Anxious Feelings
For those of us with anxiety, our thoughts can really influence our feelings and behavior. To cope with and overcome anxiety, we need to learn to be mindful of the thoughts we have and how they impact the anxiety we feel. Take this example. You made dinner plans with a friend, but she didn’t showContinue reading “Anxious Thoughts, Anxious Feelings”
How to Make Peace With Something You Cannot Control
Feeling safe when you’re not in control is a valuable skill Source: ibreakstock/Shutterstock Being in control feels safe, you can feel safe when you’re not in control too. The world is unpredictable and your power is limited, so feeling safe without control is a valuable skill. When the world disappoints your expectations, your brain releasesContinue reading “How to Make Peace With Something You Cannot Control”
Amplify Wellness with Meg Duke 