9 Ways Parents Can Prevent Bullying [EXPERT]

Whether your child has been bullied or has bullied others, here are 9 things you need to know.

The unhappy fact is that teasing and bullying are a normal part of the rough and tumble struggle for social status. We are hardwired with the compulsion to compete for belonging and status in our social groups, and sometimes it goes too far. So, what can you do to help your children with this very difficult fact of life?

4 Truthful Cheating Facts [EXPERT]

Before you place the blame on the cheater, think about these 4 truths.

The powerful, hot man who cheated on his wife/girlfriend (fill in the blank: everyone from Tiger Woods to Hugh Grant) hits the front pages, and instead of fans cheering they're reeling from his admission of foul play. Justifying their actions some experts will say, "Powerful men have a higher sex drive,"; "Men are just wired that way,"; or "If women don't want their men to stray, they need to turn up the passion in the bedroom." And I say, "Please!

7 Steps To Creating Compassion In Your Life [EXPERT]

Don't let jealousy, revenge, shame, and blame rule you.

People usually confuse guilt with shame. Guilt is a feeling that you have done something wrong whereas shame says I am bad. When we feel shame we want to hide and we certainly do not want to talk about it. This is where compassion comes in, to help with these difficult feelings.

Women and Sex Addiction

How do you know if you are a healthy sexual woman or a love or sex addict? Where is the line?

Is there a line one crosses from healthy sexuality to sex addiction? If there is, where is the line. These questions are being asked by many people as more celebrities, elected officials, and religious leaders have claimed they are addicted to sex, and are seeking treatment. Is sex addiction just a excuse for the rich and famous to hide behind, or is there something to it?

Crime, Shame, Compassion & Self-Forgiveness [EXPERT]

How a direct investigation into shame can reveal the heart of compassionate self-forgiveness

Crime is a word we use to speak about one of the more negative aspects of our humanity — an action or omission that is considered to be shameful, wrong, or evil. These are attributes we all tend to want to avoid. For this particular investigation let's consider crime in a very broad way, crime at its most basic, the sorts of shameful or wrong actions or behaviors that might generate comments like, "the way she lied to him is a crime," or, “his behavior was so despicable, it's criminal.”

Help! I Can't Get Over My Divorce [VIDEO]

Don't let divorce make you feel like a failure.

Are you struggling to overcome the grief of your divorce? Do you feel like a failure for not being able to make your marriage work? Good news: help is on the way.

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Sex, Shame & Sandra Fluke [EXPERT]

Speak up and unleash the full potential of the sensual, spiritual woman within you!

If you’ve been following the news, you’ve heard of Sandra Fluke, the Georgetown law student who testified before Democratic members of the House of Representatives on why she believed free contraception is essential. She got a beat down of a lashing from Rush Limbaugh who called her a slut and compared her to a prostitute. Rush sent out a public apology after his rant caused him to lose several sponsors for his radio show. This story represents on a large scale the deep wound of shame that so many feel when they speak up. Shame is the feeling that “something is wrong with me.” Shame pops up in three main areas for women: in speaking up and using our voice, in feeling comfortable with our bodies and our sensuality and in the way we mother and raise our children.

Sandra Fluke & The Power Of Shame [EXPERT]

Sandra Fluke's testimony before Congress was scrutinized & lots of women can relate to this "shame."

The polarization of a nation over Sandra Fluke's testimony before Congress on the rights of every woman to have contraceptive insurance coverage has been more than ratings-grabbing rhetoric. While anyone has the freedom to agree or disagree with Fluke's position, the conversation has devolved into personal attacks, sparking major news articles everywhere. Sandra Fluke's very public battle to advocate for women while being personally attacked is a sad commentary on how far we haven't come in this society to protect the voice of women. Rather than cowering or raging, though, we can use this moment to take a look at our own lives...

Throw Me Some Beads! Why Do Women Flash At Mardi Gras? [EXPERT]

What causes women to get completely wild on Bourbon Street?

What comes to your mind when you think of Mardi Gras? For some, it’s the traditional fare of extravagant parade floats, exquisite masks, and beautiful beads. For others, the image that comes to mind is that of wild parties, women flashing their breasts and the craziness that is Bourbon Street.

peg family — Let the kids know you love them no matter what.

Put The Kids First: 6 Ways To Tell Them You're Divorcing [EXPERT]

Coming together for the kids.

Giving your children an age appropriate and respectful explanation of your decision to split can even be a relief from the constant feeling of tension not knowing what could happen. The costs of living in an environment that always feels tense and strained is toxic for overall health and well-being.

Self-Abandonment: Are You Doing This?

Feeling alone, empty, anxious, depressed, hurt, angry, jealous, sad, fearful, guilty or shamed?

The Encarta® World English Dictionary defines “abandon” as: “to leave somebody or something behind for others to look after, especially somebody or something meant to be a personal responsibility.” As adults, our own wellbeing is our personal responsibility. Do you abandon yourself, making others responsible for you, and then feel abandoned by others when they leave you or don’t take responsibility for you?