Posted on February 28th, 2012 by Dr. Angela Londoño-McConnell
We have all seen the movies that glamorize spring break as a nonstop party for college students–a time to drink heavily and socialize. While your teenager’s spring break might not be as those portrayed in films or on TV, it is still a place where teens may participate in risky behaviors, partially because they feel [...]
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Posted on February 15th, 2012 by ymyb
Have you noticed the role willpower plays in your life? Have you tried to build up your own willpower? Trying to lose weight, cut back on sugar, save more money, or prepare for a big test? If you’re like most Americans, you have struggled with the choices you make as you work toward a goal. [...]
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Posted on January 21st, 2012 by educharme
There has been a lot of buzz about the American Psychological Association’s recent Stress in America survey. Some question whether it really represents the state of the nation’s stress, others question whether or not we can really do anything about our stress, and some wonder if it even matters. After all, everyone always has to [...]
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