robert firestone
It’s Time to Evict the Parents in Your Head
As adults, we are told to respect and appreciate our parents. We’re often reminded to... >>
Factors that Increase or Suppress Death Anxiety
Death anxiety encompasses a broad spectrum of emotions ranging from a few passing moments of... >>
A Psychological Perspective on Human Destructiveness
My inspiration for writing this blog springs from a deep feeling for people and a... >>
Self-Consciousness: How to Reduce Self-Consciousness
The term “self-consciousness” doesn’t sound so bad when broken down. After all, being conscious of... >>
Is Being Proud of Your Kids Really about You?
Parents often exclaim that they are so proud of their children. “She got into Harvard.” “He... >>
Thinking Positively: Why You Need to Wire Your Brain to Think Positive
Our brains are hardwired to focus on the negative. If our boss tells us five... >>
Fear of Abandonment
Many people grow up with fears around abandonment. Some are plagued by these fears pretty... >>
How Your Attachment Style Affects Your Parenting
Like it or not, our childhood has a lot to do with how we parent.... >>
Living Mom’s Life?
“I think I want to be good.” A warm tear rolls down my cheek. My... >>
A Challenge to Mothers Everywhere
The other day, a friend of mine texted me a picture of a sign in... >>