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You know all those things you're fearful of doing, or simply don't want to do, so you put them off until next week? 

If you don't deal with them, the situation has a habit of spiraling out of control. Annette and Monica discuss procrastination, and have some great tips on how to avoid it, and its ramifications. 

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There are many perils on the internet, but none more disturbing than the story highlighted by the Netflix documentary on the "catfishing" of football star Manti Te'o. A person who pretended to be his girlfriend did not exist beyond social media. 

Monica and Annette discuss the dangers of "catfishing", the lessons we can learn, and how to prevent our kids from being easily duped on social media platforms. 

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In part three of the "Back to School" series, Annette and Monica are joined by Barbara Rhode, LMFT to talk about the parental challenges of "launching" your child into adulthood, and how to make the transition smooth. 

Ciara Gorby, a registered mental health intern with Sunshine City Counseling, joins Annette and Monica to discuss the challenges teenagers face as they return to school for the new year. 

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(Episode One of a three-part series)

As a new school year begins in the US and around the world, Monica and Annette offer advice for parents who may be anxious about Covid, separation after a long summer, school violence, and other concerns which can be alleviated by good communication and expressions of love. 

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This week, Monica and Annette discuss how accepting and enduring pain can sometimes be productive, and lead to better experiences down the road. And confronting and overcoming challenging situations can generate satisfaction.

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Monica and Annette explain why couples shouldn't wait until relationship problems arise: how ongoing therapy can keep things running smoothly. And what kind of therapy to seek when the relationship is starting to go south. 

(This episode first aired in April 2021)

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Monica and Annette offer some smart strategies for dealing with escalating arguments in relationships. How to abandon "being right" , and how to use timing, language, and love to settle a dispute.  

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Sometimes a heated argument can be turned into a constructive discussion with the use of the right listening and language skills. Monica and Annette discuss how to celebrate differences in relationships to resolve conflict. 

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Our lives have changed in unexpected ways, with Covid-19, War in Ukraine, and seismic decisions in courts and governments. In this episode, Monica and Annette offer some coping skills to maintain balance and still enjoy life.