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Is listening to a drag queen read a story dangerous for a child?
Is listening to a drag queen read a story dangerous for a child? All over the nation 'Drag Queen Storytime' events are taking place at public libraries and have sparked some controversy. Opponents claim they can confuse and indoctrinate children, but is that really the case? Dr. Joe Kort weighs in on this topic [...]
Are you a pressure parent? What can you do to prevent becoming one?
Are you a pressure parent? What can you do to prevent becoming one? It's healthy and normal to want to bring out the best in your child, but sometimes, parents place too much pressure on their kids and this is when the trouble begins. Living up to a parent's high expectations can cause needless [...]
How Do I Know if My Child is Depressed?
How Do I Know if My Child is Depressed? What are the signs? What should I do? As providers and caretakers, parents often view the world of their children as care free, worry free, and full of fun and adventure. After all, kids don't have any of the responsibilities or pressures parents do. What [...]
Are you living in a personal hell where your intense emotions are interfering with your life?
Are you living in a personal hell where your intense emotions are interfering with your life? Build a life worth living! Do you find yourself struggling to hang onto interpersonal relationships as well as having a healthy relationship with yourself? Have people told you they walk on eggshells around you because your reactions are [...]
‘Sides’ Proving Sex Without Penetration Is Still Sex
'Sides' Proving Sex Without Penetration Is Still Sex There is a false misconception that penetration is required in order to have sex 'the right way'. This has lead to misinformation and misunderstandings. The truth is many people enjoy sex without penetration. A growing number of homosexual males fit this category, as their dislike of [...]
Monogamy: It’s Not What You Think
Monogamy: It's Not What You Think Couples often fight over contracts they've never made.” — Mary Klein, sex therapist One of the phrases we often hear in these chaotic times is “the new normal”—in other words, what was once considered an unquestioned standard has evolved into something we couldn’t have imagined before. Especially when it [...]