Points to Ponder (100 Words or less) parenting style -

"Too often we give our children answers to remember rather than problems to solve." (14)

~Roger Lewin (as quoted by @AutismTips on Twitter).

Dealing with mommy guilt; 3 key realizations

ByJoe Martino April 2, 2014

In my last post, we dealt with mommy (parent) guilt that stems from envy. While, I believe this type of guilt is not the majority, I do think it has too much space in our world. Today, I’d like to discuss parent guilt that comes from not being able to do the things that we’d…

Parenting

Being Present: thoughts on parenting

ByJoe Martino June 14, 2011

I have an iPad. It's a great tool for a counselor. There are so many ways it has helped me in my practice. An added bonus is that my kids have a "computer" to play with that is pretty easy for me to monitor. The drawback of this arrangement is that they have figured out…

Thinking About Therapy? Some Common Questions.

ByJoe Martino August 27, 2020

The following is a post I wrote for a local publication. Thinking About Therapy? Let’s talk about some common questions. (Part 1) With the pandemic going on, our lives are continually facing difficulties and disappointments from last year’s lost graduations to lost sports seasons. Some are undoubtedly minor inconveniences, while others are events and possibilities…

Media Monday (4). Habits are beautiful

ByJoe Martino October 7, 2019

Habits get a bad meaning in my opinion. They are a beautiful thing, when used appropriately. There are bad, good, better and even best habits. This podcast deals with the idea that your habits will completely shape your future. You can listen by clicking on this link or search the "The Joe Martino Show" in…

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Can we accept our feelings and love to challenge them at the same time?

ByJoe Martino February 21, 2024March 5, 2024

We all have emotions and feelings. For a long time, it seemed like our society tried hard to downplay emotions, and we’ve done a lot of work as a society to incorporate our feelings and emotions into our collective consciousness, but have we overcorrected? Allowing our feelings to steer the course of our lives can…

Family | Parenting | Podcast

Say No, Protect Your Greatest Power in Parenting

ByJoe Martino October 23, 2024October 23, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, many parents feel exhausted and worn thin by the endless demands of daily life. If you’re one of those parents, this episode is for you. Today, I want to give you permission to say no to overscheduling. We’ll explore the incredible benefits of learning how to protect your time and energy…

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