Category Archives: Eating Disorders

The Social and Emotional Education of our Children

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Laurie

YES, our children need to learn certain academic material in order to be competitive in the work place and as they consider college. BUT, as American education focuses more and more on “Common Core” academic standards they are moving further … Continue reading →

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What is the correlation between sleep and depression?

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Laurie

We all know that getting a good night’s sleep is really very important. Though for some, no matter how hard they try, getting to bed and to sleep early just doesn’t happen. And you know they pay for it. But until recently, … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week 3/18/14

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Laurie

Remember, you don’t have to do anything. You can choose to do whatever you think is important enough to warrant your efforts. Don’t lament your responsibilities as burdensome and unavoidable. Think of the positive effects of your actions – the … Continue reading →

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Tip of the week 3.10.14

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Laurie

Of course, your eyes, ears, and brain tell you a lot about a person. And when you know a lot about a person it is easy to begin to make assumptions. But the view from the outside of a person … Continue reading →

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Eating Disorders Worldwide

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Laurie

Many people have misconceptions about eating disorders, even in Malasya, as this article in the MalasianDigest.com points out. Eating disorders can take many forms and can be life threatening. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder … Continue reading →

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When Healthy Becomes Obsession

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Laurie

I don’t think a day goes by that we don’t hear about some aspect of eating healthy. Whether it is to list the benefits of a Gluten Free diet or to point out the dangers of GMO’s, the media is … Continue reading →

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When Being “Healthy” Turns Deadly

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Laurie

We all know that we should be thoughtful about what we eat. Limiting our caloric intake and increasing the amount of exercise we get is the a healthiest way to lose weight. But when weight loss becomes an obsession, it … Continue reading →

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College should be a time of Excitement

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Laurie

You would think that the college years would be a time for exploring the myriad of options available and a time to relish fewer rules and enjoy a new sense of freedom. However, research shows that for many young people … Continue reading →

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How do we deal with Teen Suicide?

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Laurie

This is such an emotional subject. My guess is that most people know of a teen that has taken their life. It may not be a personal experience. It may just be a teen in your child’s school, but you … Continue reading →

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Eating Disorders are a Serious Health Issue

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Laurie

Most of us have know or have heard about someone with an eating disorder. The number of people, young or old, male or female, dealing with this issue are growing very rapidly and what you may not know is that … Continue reading →

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