The Rational Basis® of Happiness Podcast

1-Being Good 2-Rejected Child

1-Is it what we resist doing, or what we actually do? 2- (starts 1m30s) Might my young child feel rejected because he was adopted?

1-Dating Anxiety 2-Child Abuse Signs (starts at 4m 57s) 3-Peer Pressure (starts at 6m 55s)

1-My girlfriend doesn't call 2-My son is afraid of me 1-Psychological Independence

1-Family Baggage 2-Gayness and Ethics

1-My girlfriend's kid controls her. 2- (starts at 6m 9s) Is it immoral to be gay?

1-Over Parenting 2-Sensuality

1-My parent's rules are unbearable 2-I'm 50 years old and self-pleasure against my religion

1-Phobias 2-Getting a Life

1-My son has a severe germ phobia 2-I can't find my life purpose.

1-Sexual Identity 2-Phobias

1-I think I am a lesbian 2-My child is afraid of rain (2 of 2)

1-Teenagers 2-Boyfriends

1-How to stay close with your teenagers 2-Why do I always need to change boyfriends?

1-Unearned Guilt 2-Discipline (keep this order for podcast)

1-Forced Volunteerism 2-How can I discipline my disrespectful step daughter?

1-Unhappiness 2-Freeloading Son

1-Why am I Unhappy 2-My 35 year old won't move out of the house.

Abandoned by Mom

How will my son's schooling be effected by being abandoned by his mother?

Abandoned Family

Will my wife's abandoning my son and me effect his school performance?

Abandoned Mom

My kids shun me due to the influence of my con-man ex husband.

Abandoned Son

Should I try to reunite with a young son whom I abandoned?

Abuse by Father

Should I turn my son in to child protective services?

Abused Daughter

My adult abused daughter refuses to have anything to do with me.

Abusing the Abuser

My granddaughter severly abuses her abusive parents.

ADHD

Does my son have ADHD?

ADHD - Is it Legitimate?

My young son has been diagnosed with major anger issues.

ADHD?

What should I do now that my kid was diagnosed with ADHD?

Adoption

How do we tell our 14 year old son he was adopted?

Aggressive Grandson

How can I better handle my aggressive grandson?

Anger

Why does my ex continue to hate and torment me?

Anger Management

My adult son is seething with anger.

Angry Adult Children

My adult kids have anger issues. Where did I go wrong?

Angry Child

My three year old has anger problems.

Angry Child

Why does my grandson have an anger problem only at school?

Angry Child

My three year old has rage and anger problems

Angry Child

My angry child hits classmates and adults.

Angry Parent

How can I help my 'quick to get angry' husband?

Angry Silent Teenager

My angry teenage daughter doesn't talk or smile with adults.

Angry Son

My young son asked me to see a counselor about his anger.

Angry Step Child

Anger issues with our pre-school step-child

Angry Young Son

My angry son tears sheetrock off the walls.

Appeasement; Individual and Political

Appeasement does not work, both in personal and political situations.

Bad Child?

Sometimes a child’s bad behavior is a cry for help. (begins 6 minutes 00 seconds in)

Bad News

How can I tell my young daughter that her dad died?

Behavior at School

My son is great at home but acts up in pre-school

Bi-Polar Behavior

How can I help my A.D.D. Bipolar college son?

Bipolar Child

Is there a cure for my seven year old's bipolar?

Bisexuality

I am devastated because my son just told me he is bisexual.

Bizarre Behavoir

My granddaughter bites the hands off all her dolls.

Blame Shifting

Why does my wife blame me for things she does?

Bossy Wife

How can I deal with a wife who is an authoritarian parent?

Boyfriend vs. Daughter

Is it harmful to my daughter to have my boyfriend sleep over?

Boys Kissing

My grandson kisses other boys.

Bullying

Assertive vs. aggressive ways to deal with difficult classmates.

Child Abuse

I turned my own son in for child abuse.

Child Abuse - Signs of

How can I help my abused grandkids?

Child Anger

Daughter of ex alcoholic hurts herself.

Child Custody Tips

How to schedule sharing parent time after divorce.

Child Custody Victims

How can I minimize the bad effects on my child of my ex getting part custody?

Child Discipline

What are some techniques for proper discipline? (part 1 of 2) - a short interview with Teacher/Author Charlotte Cushman.

Child Discipline

What are some techniques for proper child discipline (part 2 of 2) - a short interview with Teacher/Author Charlotte Cushman.

Child Management

Three simple child management skills - a short interview with parenting coach Cornelia Lockitch

Child Support

If I file for child supprt, will my wife bad-mouth me to my daughter?

Children Dating

Is 10 years old too young for my daughter to have a "boyfriend"?

Children vs Romance

My boyfriend wants kids but I can't physically have any.

Choices

Should I force my son to attend his beloved grandmother's funeral?

Communicating With Kids

I often lose it with mythree teenagers.

Communication With Children

How to better understand and enjoy your child - a short interview with parenting coach Cornelia Lockitch.

Communication With Daughter

No one knows why my boyfriend's daughter gives me the cold shoulder.

Controling Dad

I'm caught between my husband's and son's battles.

Controlling Husband

I cant cope with a husband who has a 1950's attitude about parenting and housework.

Controlling Mom

I wake up crying from my dreams about my abusive controling mom.

Cooperation

I can't get my 12 year old to do chores.

Creativity

Creative kids are happy kids - A short interview with Dr. Eric Daniels

Criminal Minds

Why has our good parenting created a bad son?

Critical Parent

Why does my sister defend our father who only focuses on the negative in us?

Curious or Selfish?

One of my triplets needs to be the center of attention.

Custody Issue

Grandma wants to let her son raise his own kids despite count ruling.

Custody Violation

My son doesn't want to return home after visiting his divorced dad.

Custody vs. Children

What is the effect of custody disputes upon children?

Cutting Ties

My adult daughter is irresponsible.

Dangerous Mom

Am I over paranoid in thinking that my violent mom is a danger to my child?

Dating After Divorce

How long should I wait to date after breaking up with my child's mom?

Dating Gatekeepers

Adult woman has to sneak away from mom in order to date boyfriend.

Defiant Child

I can't deal with my defiant ten year old.

Demonic Wife

Getting out of a vicious marriage.

Denial

My husband always sides with my son over me.

Depressed and Withdrawn

My 16 year old lost interest in friends, school, dating, and family.

Destructive Child

My four year old wakes up every night and wrecks our house.

Discipline

To spank or spoil - a new perspective on parenting - a short interview with parenting coach Cornelia Lockitch.

Discipline

My step kids won't do chores.

Disciplining the Mentally Handicapped

My mentally delayed temper tantrumed daughter wants me to pay for an apartment.

Discovering -No!-

My three year old son suddenly began testing limits.

Dishonest Divorcé

My abusive ex spoils and manipulates my son to dislike me.

Disobedience

My young son doesn't do what any adults tell him to do.

Divorce - Should I?

Should I leave my alcoholic unfaithful husband?

Drugs

How should I discipline my teenage step-son?

Emotionally Distanced Dad

Why does my step daughter's abusive dad never call her by her name?

Evil Spirits

My fun boyfriend has a big problem - he thinks he is controlled by evil energy ghosts.

Fairy Tales vs. Mental Health

My son gets hysterically upset by fairy tales.

Family Appeasement

My fiance's ex threatened to kill me if I meet his daughter.

Family Dynamics

My husband favors my daughter over me.

Family Dynamics

My son is good but my spoiled daughter favors my husband over me.

Family Dynamics

Mom, dad, kids, drifting apart due to love/hate relationships

Family Friction

My daughter-in-law won't let my son see me.

Fighting Kids

My four kids are constantly fighting with each other.

First Child

I'm crushed that I won't be able to give my fiance his first child.

Forced Sharing

1-How to say no to a child 2- Forced sharing - a short interview with Teacher/Author Charlotte Cushman.

Forgiveness

Should I forgive my dying mother?

Frustration

My daughter has anger episodes due to her pain.

Gender Curiosity

My son likes to play with girl's toys and dress in skirts.

Gender Identity Influences

Should I worry that my two girls dress up my son as a girl?

Generosity

Should I toss my useless adult son out of my house?

Gifts

When gifts become a dis-value

Grades Dropping

My 13 year old is starting to have school and behavior problems.

Grief and Children

My granddaughter lost her dad.

Grieving Romantic Loss

I don't want my wife to divorce me.

GUIDING Your Child

A new perspective on parenting

Happiness Lost

I can't feel emotions due to my unaffectionate dad and I abandoned my own kid.

Hateful Son

Why does my 21 year old angry son hate me?

Hearing Voices

My daughter hears voices.

Homework

How can I get my third grader to do his homework?

Impotency

My wife demands we have a child I can't produce.

Inappropriate Behavior

My husband uses sexual slang around our young kids and pinches them inappropriately

Indepencence

The importance of encouraging your child's independence - a short interview with parenting coach Cornelia Lockitch

Independence

My child always wants to do the opposite of what we want.

Independent Children

Encouraging your child's independence - a short interview with parenting coach Cornelia Lockitch

Independent Children

How to raise your child to be independent - a short interview with parenting coach Cornelia Lockitch.

Insecurity and Over Parenting (two parts)

1-I panic and withdraw whenever I get romantically close to someone. 2 (at 6m27s) Kids learn best by doing.

Institutionalized Unfairly

How can I prevent my wonderful grandson from being institutionalized?

Irrational Mom

My mom is divisive regarding all us kids

Irresponsible Daughter

Am I enabling my irresponsible daughter by protecting her from her every mistake?

Kiddy Sex

How should I deal with my 12 year old's sexual experience?

Kiddy-Play

My young son touches girls.

Kids and Divorce

My wife tells my daughter that I lie

Kids and Sports

Tips to help your kids (and yourself) enjoy sports - a short interview with Dr. Judy Vanraalte.

Lonely Child

My ten year old niece hears voices.

Lost Love

Should I stay with my unfaithful wife only for the sake of my kids?

Lying Child

My granddaughter lies and boasts.

Lying to Kids

Is lying to a child ever okay?

Managing Behavoir

Three simple child management skills - a short interview with teacher Cornelia Lockitch

Mental Self Control

How to control your mind so you can reach your parenting goals - A short interview with seminar presenter Jean Moroney.

Messy Room

Help me get my boys to clean their messy rooms.

Mom vs. Step Mom

At what age do I tell my child the truth about my divorce?

Obsessions

Woman constantly carries 10 water bottles but never drinks from them.

Out of Control Kids

Help, my kids are totally out of control.

Over-Parenting

My wonderful daughter suddenly left home.

Over-Parenting

My parents are controlling psychos

Parental Bonding

My son bonded with my mom rather than me.

Parenting

How can I improve my relationship with my young daughter when my nasty ex won't say no to her?

Parenting

How can I stop my 3 year old from having temper tantrums?

Parenting

Three simple child management skills - a short interview with parenting coach Cornelia Lockitch.

Parenting

I must have a baby if I am to be happy. (begins at 8 minutes 2 seconds)

Perfection as a duty

My son is a perfectionist and hates criticism.

Personality Change

My 16 year old outgoing cousin suddenly withdrew into a fantasy world.

Phobias

My young daughter has a phobia about the weather.

Porn Discovery

My kids found porn on my husband's phone.

Problem Child

How can I merge our families when one son is an extreme problem?

Psychological Independence

The importance of giving your child psychological independence - a short interview with Dr. John Lewis

Punishment Alternatives

My son was forced to keep his desk in school facing sideways all semester.

Punishment Backfires

My nine year old daughter was caught stealing several times.

Racist Mom

My mom won't speak to me because I have black friends.

Rain Phobia

My child is afraid to go outside.

Rebellious Daughter

My 12 year old daughter became rebellious over a boy.

Responsibility

Should I stay with a boyfriend whose adult son is out of control?

Self Harm

My daughter tried to jump from a moving car.

Self-Control

I yell at my kids unless I smoke.

Self-Esteem

Is self-esteem important to children?

Self-Isolation

Teenage son retreats from life into video games at the expense of his parents relationship.

Setting Limits

My 12 year old daughter was invited to a birthday party featuring bathing suit oil wrestling.

Sexperimentation

Kiddy-play in not a sex problem in kids.

Shy Child

My young child is extremely shy

Sibling Rivalry

Five year old hits and has anger control problems.

Sibling Rivalry

My son instigates arguments

Signs of Child Abuse

How can I help my abused grandkids?

Social Anxiety

How can I help my son be more comfortable at public speaking?

Stepdad vs. Dad

My bio-daughter wants her stepdad to walk her down the aisle.

Stress

Reducing stress via assertiveness - a short interview with Dr. Edwin Locke

Stress Reduction Tips

My kids are killing me with stress.

Stress vs. Family Time

(starts at 6m 38s) The effects of a stressful job upon family life.

Super Brat

My little brother flip flops between being bratty and kind.

Teen Fantasies

How to tell my wife that her son has taboo fantasies.

Teenage Communication

How do you get through to a teenager's mind?

Teenage Mom

Did having children contribute to ruining my marriage?

Teenage Parents

Teaching teens the downside of having a baby

Temper Tantrums

Help me deal with an eight year old's temper tantrums.

Temper Tantrums

How can I handle my three year old's temper tantrums?

The Guilt Trap

My step children use guilt to get the clothes they want.

Threats vs. Active Listening

My bright teenager can't focus in school.

Tourette Syndrome Child

Tourette Syndrome Child

Tuition Sharing

My kids want me to subsidize my grandson's education.

Unreachable Parents

Make your kids feel listened to.

Unwanted Advice

How can I get my adult son to make better choices?

Unwanted Thoughts

My young son was disturbed by a movie sex scene.

Video Games

All my kids want to do is watch TV and play video games.

Visitation

How can I make my visits positive for my son?

Visitation (Parental)

Should I force my shy very young daughter to visit unsupervised with a dad she never met?

Visitation by Abuser

Will my son experience emotional damage by being forced into visitation with his abusive father?

Withdrawn and Angry

My angry teenage daughter doesn't talk or smile with adults.

Work vs. Children

How my son showed me the importance of being a dad.

Workaholic

I'd rather go to work than be with my own family.

Young Romance

My kid and step kid seem to be romantically curious.

Young Sex

My son developed grieving problems after day died.

Young Son Steals

Why does my young son steal and tell damaging lies?