Vlog #6. What do you do when you screw up as a parent? -

Nothing in life will invite us to more regret than parenting. There are so many times, that no matter how it plays out, you and I will be tempted to think about the 3 million other ways we could have gone. But what happens when you know you really made a mistake? I address that situation in this video.

Counseling | Social Media

Maybe you should walk away from Facebook for a second.

ByJoe Martino April 23, 2020

That’s it. That’s how many minutes you get in every day. For me, wasting them in arguments on Facebook that doesn’t improve or add value to those minutes seems like a complete waste of time to me.

Narrative Thinking | Relationships | Stress/Anxiety

It’s the plot that matters most

ByJoe Martino January 29, 2012

A constant theme in mental health that I have written about is that what happens to you is less important than how you make sense of what happens to you. This is a very important concept. So important, I want to write it again. What happens to you is not as important as how you…

Change | Counseling

The Problem with Counseling…

ByJoe Martino October 14, 2010

Obviously, the counselor is not that well trained and did not get a very good education. Her ears must be plugged, or she’s just a terrible listener. So the client tries again to explain that while he really does need to make a few changes what really needs to happen is:

Children | Parenting | Schools

5 Ways to Change How We Are Raising Boys. (Guest Post)

ByJoe Martino September 15, 2014

Train them to be gentlemen and not label such as misogyny. It’s not, it’s being classy, romantic, and civil. And yes, part of that means we can say: “Man up!” and not be accused of meaning “UFC fighting, beer guzzling, BBQ dripping from mouth barbarian.”

Relationships

Just be kind

ByJoe Martino February 6, 2020

What’s even better than changed behavior is not having to put a fire out.
So what’s my wife’s rule? Well, you’ve probably figured it out by now, but just in case you have not, here it is.

Relationships

The Ripple Effect of Random Acts of Kindness

ByJoe Martino September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

In a world that often feels fast-paced, chaotic, and filled with challenges, it’s easy to overlook the small, everyday gestures that can make a big difference in someone’s life. Random acts of kindness, those spontaneous and selfless actions performed without expecting anything in return, profoundly impact both the giver and the recipient. Though seemingly simple,…

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