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In the 90's, I went back to school and earned my Bachelors at Marylhurst College here in Oregon. Following that, I went to work at a residential treatment facility for extremely emotionally disturbed children, 8 to 18, as on-line staff. Each day when I arrived

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Health & Fitness > Nicotine Dependence Should smokers bear the responsibility for the health risks of cigarette smoking?: 2 of 15
My husband died in 1998 from smoker-related cancer. First in his lungs, then his liver. He was all of 58 years old, and had been smoking since he was 9. When he started smoking, the tobacco companies had the world convinced that nicotine was not addictive, and smoking made you a "Marlboro Man." He smoked Camels, and towards ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips What children need from their parents: 6 of 36
There is an old saying "The most important thing you can do for your child(ren) is love your spouse." Mental health professionals who work with broken families will echo this sentiment over and over, perhaps in different words, but the same meaning. The impact of divorce is widely accepted to be less dire for children than l... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss What to do with cremated remains: 1 of 6
Since the decision to cremate has probably been made by the deceased, most families will also follow the wishes of the person as to disposal of the remains. However, there are other cosiderations to be made for those left behind. 1. Honoring the loved one does not end with the service. Most people close to the deceased may s... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss The importance of saying good-bye when cremation is your choice: 1 of 6
When a loved one dies, a family is faced with many decisions. If the deceased has made arrangements before-hand to be cremated, that decision may have already been made. However, the family still has many options about what kind of memorial they would like, and how to process the loss. Families tend to have their own unique ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Causes and effects of the dysfunctional family: 3 of 14
Even the word "dysfunctional" sounds ominous. As a classmate once quipped, if you had never heard it before, you might assume it had something to do with people not being able to go to the bathroom. However, it has become one of those buzz words that gets tossed around, sometimes flippantly, to mean everything from loose mor... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Parenting tips: Is it necessary to fulfill your kid's demands?: 1 of 4
Many parents can tell you that their children are expert at "guilting" them. What do they mean when they say that? Usually it means that kids will manipulate them into buying stuff, taking them places, or giving them privileges above what is reasonable. There are some strategies to avoid this, and if you have already fallen ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) Humor: Abuse of parents by children: 4 of 14

It begins when a couple brings home a new baby. Or maybe in some cases even sooner. Many infants are kicking and pummeling mom from the inside even before birth. For much of the pregnancy, Mom's bladder is so squished she must stay close to a bathroom at all times or face the humiliation of having "accidents" that would make... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Advice to parents of molested children: 3 of 9
Nothing chills a parent's heart more than to learn their child has been molested, usually by somebody the parent trusted, maybe even paid to take care of the child. However, hand wringing and crying will not help the child. Having counseled many parents in this situation, here is my best advice. 1. Curb emotional inclination... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Morals, Values & Norms (Other) The idea of personal morals has been eliminated in today's society: 3 of 8
There was a time when public rudeness was frowned upon, but increasingly, in my experience, those who misbehave have their bad behavior facilitated by those who choose to tolerate them. While it may be a stretch to say this is akin to "personal morals," on some level it certainly is. If a person is rude, loud, or disruptive ... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Psychology The cat's brain: 3 of 8
Cats' brains are about the size of a walnut, and when you think about that, it explains a lot. A cat will jump about a yard straight up when startled, which does not make any sense if the point is to escape from a predator. Evidently they do not know that what goes up has to come down. Our cat Fig once rocketed about 30 inch... More..