Points to Ponder (100 Words or less) parenting style

ByJoe Martino October 9, 2011

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

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

Depression | Emotions

When “Keep Going” Is the Only Thing You Can Do
ByJoe Martino January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

Keep going. I know that sounds small.Maybe insulting, depending on how heavy things feel right now. When you’re exhausted, numb, or quietly unraveling, “keep going” can feel like something said by people who have never sat where you’re sitting. But I want to say it anyway. I want to say it carefully. Keep going, not…

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Abuse | Mental Health Awareness

Sexual Abuse: The conversation we all need to have
ByJoe Martino August 1, 2011

We start a very difficult topic today over at our blog on Creative Solutions. We are starting a conversation about the issue of sexual abuse. Sexual abuse is happening or has happened to people you know. Th statistics are absolutely scary. The topic is uncomfortable. The conversation is absolutely necessary. Understanding the implications of this…

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Counseling | Couples Counseling | Family | Main Ideas | Marriage | Relationships

Your Marriage is Mortal, It can die. You Can Keep It Alive
ByJoe Martino February 11, 2016

The truth is your marriage, my friend’s marriage and my marriage is mortal. They can all die, which is why we must be vigilant in protecting our marriages. We must cultivate them.
When things are going ravishingly well, we must work at it. When dry and difficult times come we must work at it.
Admitting that our bodies are mortal does not mean that we want to die prematurely. The same is true for marriages. When I was married I made a promise to stay that way until death separated us and I meant it.
Denying that my marriage is mortal doesn’t make that promise any stronger. It does not make my marriage stronger, in fact I think it makes it more vulnerable.

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Points to Ponder

Press on. Great quotes.
ByJoe Martino February 2, 2016

"Great endeavors are usually fueled, at least in part, by an irrational passion. Let's not glorify irrationality, but let's recognize that if you look rationally at the odds of succeeding at anything worthwhile, you'll often end up with a rational decision to surrender. To go on anyway, you have to be a little crazy."

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Podcast

Men, Grief, and Growth: Navigating Loss with Strength and Support
ByJoe Martino March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

We don’t talk about it much, but many men silently grieve how fast life moves—especially regarding aging. One day, you’re young and full of possibilities; the next, you look in the mirror, wondering where the time went. And the truth is, a lot of people get uncomfortable when men open up about this kind of…

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Dealing with the In-laws and other parental advice givers
ByJoe Martino February 4, 2013

One of the most common discussions I have when I talk to people is “How do I handle my in-laws when it comes to my kids?” Just this morning, I heard about a couple who has parents disagreeing with their “sick” policy. You know those conversations. They usually go something like this: You: Oh, we…

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