Excerpt: Remember, however, that being unsure isn’t all bad. If uncertain feelings are creeping in, you’re taking your job as a mom with a lot of responsibility, says Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D., a psychologist in private practice in Los Angeles. By recognizing the paramount effect you have for shaping your child’s personality, self-esteem, and physical well-being, […]
Excerpt: Of all of the commitments you’ll make in your lifetime, the partner you select to share your heart and home with is among the greatest, if not the most important. Most couples will feel some sort of stress as that infamous wedding day grows near, especially with the chaotic nature of wedding planning, but if you’re doubting your
EXCERPT: As Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D., says: “ Nowadays, men and women can more freely choose the kinds of lifestyles and jobs they want without these being gender-bound. For example, women can take on jobs once predominantly reserved for men, while men can engage in more domestic activities like cooking, and also spend more time with their
Excerpt: As Los Angeles based psychologist, Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D., explains, because competitive individuals are proactive, productive and creative they evoke energy into the working environment. “Competitive people get things done and have much self-discipline, perseverance, and stamina, typically not giving up easily in the pursuit to be the best at whatever they are aiming for. Because
EXCERPT: You can now have more personal time to take care of yourself and catch up on things and people that you didn’t have time for before, explains Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D, a Los-Angeles based psychologist. You need to realize that by letting your child progress developmentally in kindergarten, you can have time to be more than
