I never thought that parenting practices could have a direct effect on the health and functionality of our democracy, yet that was the thesis of an article in the Sunday New York Times (Sept. 1, 2018). The article, by Jonathan Haidt… Read More ›
Psychology
ARE ANTI-MASKERS NARCISSISTS? — by ELLIN CURLEY
We all know by now that Trump is a malignant narcissist. He’s an anti-masker. He’s anti social-distancing. He downplays the danger and severity of Coronavirus even though he has had it himself. He makes fun of people who are responsible… Read More ›
PRO-LIFERS ARE NOW PRO DEATH – BY ELLIN CURLEY
There are certain hypocrisies and inconsistencies in the Right Wing credo. I have trouble wrapping my head around it. I remember a George Carlin’s joke about the so-called Pro-Life crusade against abortion. Carlin said that their position is that “every… Read More ›
DEFIANCE OR DETERMINATION? – Marilyn Armstrong
So I found this question on Facebook and it brought back a deluge of memories. Hey moms, I’m in desperate need of help. I’m at my wit’s end with my lovely little defiant child. I love him lots, but enough… Read More ›
POSTPARTUM DOULAS – BY ELLIN CURLEY
I wrote a blog a while back in which I argued that we need to require parenting classes for everyone. They should be at least as prevalent as Driver’s Ed classes. I had my first child at 30, in 1980…. Read More ›
LET THE CHILDREN PLAY – BY ELLIN CURLEY
The title of an article I read in the Washington Post on September 16, 2018, by Katherine Marsh, sets out its primary argument pretty clearly. “ We’ve so over-scheduled our kids that doctors are now prescribing playtime.” The article is… Read More ›
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF STORMS – BY ELLIN CURLEY
The news has been inundated recently with reports of Hurricane Florence, which is bashing North and South Carolina. I’ve always wondered why so many people refuse to evacuate when the government tells them to. And why people don’t adequately prepare… Read More ›
WHAT IS INTUITION? – Marilyn Armstrong
Weekly Word Prompt – Intuition Intuition – the sure knowledge that even though your husband swears he cleaned the bathroom, it isn’t clean. Bet on it. How can a man who is so personally fastidious be oblivious to the dirt all… Read More ›
DEMOCRACY STARTS ON THE PLAYGROUND – BY ELLIN CURLEY
I never thought that parenting practices could have a direct effect on the health and functionality of our democracy, yet that was the thesis of an article in the Sunday New York Times on Sept. 1, 2018. The article, by Jonathan… Read More ›
SICK BODY, UNHAPPY MIND – BY ELLIN CURLEY
I think of myself as a strong, healthy person. When I think about it at all. I’ve had periods in my life when I wasn’t healthy, but that was way in the past. Healthy is my reality now. I’m not… Read More ›
QUICK AND EASY STRESS CONTROL – PART 4
This is the final part of a four-part series. You can read the others here: Part I, Part 2, Part 3. Stress Everyday stress is a killer. Literally. The greatest damage from stress is caused by excessive triggering of the… Read More ›
QUICK AND EASY STRESS CONTROL – PART 3
I ‘ve talked about breathing and visualization as relaxation techniques. This week, I’d like to add a third element – movement. Coordinating breath and movement can calm you down, center you, clear your head, and focus your mind, and help the relaxation… Read More ›
