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Category: Life’s a Beach!

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10 Tips for Navigating Children Through Childhood (DE Coast Press)

Posted on October 1, 2014 by DrHurd

Everybody tells me that they love their kids. It’s natural, and it sounds very nice. But love, all by itself, isn’t enough. We have to pass a test to drive; we need accredited education to be a health professional, yet … Continue reading →

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Deadlines: Really Such a Bad Thing? (DE Wave)

Posted on September 30, 2014 by DrHurd

I am pleased to report that I have been a part of the Delaware Wave and the Delaware Coast Press newspapers since June, 2005! I did a little math and discovered (somewhat to my surprise) that the ensuing years translate … Continue reading →

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To Spank or Not to Spank (DE Coast Press)

Posted on September 24, 2014 by DrHurd

The subject of spanking children is a perpetually unresolved debate that stirs up a lot of emotion, but not a lot of reasoning. From a purely psychological point of view, however, there is compelling evidence as to why physical punishment … Continue reading →

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Life’s Little 4-Legged Perks (DE Wave)

Posted on September 23, 2014 by DrHurd

English novelist George Eliot wrote, “Animals are such agreeable friends. They ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.” In this chatty age when anybody, qualified or not, can mount their electronic soapbox and spout off, the quiet demeanor of a … Continue reading →

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How to Successfully Enjoy Your Stuff (DE Coast Press)

Posted on September 17, 2014 by DrHurd

It’s good for your mental health to appreciate material things such as your car, your clothes, your house – whatever. But, wait … wasn’t I supposed to say something like, “Things aren’t really important. It’s your ‘inner life’ (whatever that … Continue reading →

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Do You Spend Too Much? (DE Wave)

Posted on September 16, 2014 by DrHurd

Will Rogers said: “Too many people spend money they haven’t earned, to buy things they don’t want, to impress people they don’t like.” And we know that it’s all too true. In my experience, much of this spending, buying and … Continue reading →

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Jump-Start your Memory (DE Coast Press)

Posted on September 10, 2014 by DrHurd

My therapy office is exactly eleven steps from the waiting room. About a minute ago, I found myself standing out there; utterly clueless as to why I went in the first place. Whatever my perfectly good reason had been for … Continue reading →

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Coping With Sudden Loss (DE Wave)

Posted on September 9, 2014 by DrHurd

The tragic passing of local restaurateur and friend Matt Haley got me thinking about how we humans manage to cope with loss and the changes it can bring to our lives. The death of a family member, friend or an … Continue reading →

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Love of Life is the Core of Mental Health (DE Coast Press)

Posted on September 3, 2014 by DrHurd

A concert band, of which several of my friends are members, recently performed at the Rehoboth bandstand. Their performance, coupled with a warm breeze and the sound of the ocean, made for a delightful evening. As they played, I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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What’s Next When the Nest is Empty? (DE Wave)

Posted on September 2, 2014 by DrHurd

“Empty Nest Syndrome.” What a great name! Though I’ve talked to many moms and dads who, frankly, see it as a cause for celebration, some have trouble coping with the loss of … well, when you get right down to … Continue reading →

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The Joys & Hazards of a Love Relationship (DE Coast Press)

Posted on August 27, 2014 by DrHurd

Vacation can be the perfect time to celebrate the positive aspects of being married or in a committed relationship. But there are negative aspects as well, and I see them every day. It’s not my intention to cast a shadow … Continue reading →

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Let Go and Live (DE Wave)

Posted on August 26, 2014 by DrHurd

It’s surprising how many people out there are afraid of flying. Many of those I encounter tell me that what worries them the most is incompetent mechanics on the ground or cost-cutting CEOs sending an airplane with maintenance problems up … Continue reading →

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