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Giveaway: Celebs Love Special Feelings Toy | November 11, 2009

Kimochis is a truly dynamic and innovative brand that is growing as we speak. A brand run by mom entrepreneurs! With an already strong following, even celebrities like Angelina Jolie, Gwen Stefani and Jennifer Garner can’t resist.

Plushy Feely Corp. has just released Kimochis {www.kimochis.com} … Toys with Feelings Inside. Awarded the Creative Child Magazine 2009 Seal of Excellence and Best Vacation Products by Dr. Toy.

Are you a Kimochi Cloud? A Kimochi Bug or Kimochi Huggtopus?

Kimochi (KEY.MO.CHEE) means “feeling” in Japanese and each 13 inch Kimochis character comes with 3 plush “feelings” and a how-to- Feel Guide with tips for parents on … Read More »


 

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“Music Is The Lamb That Has Made a Lion of Me” | October 20, 2009

“Music Is the Lamb That Has Made a Lion of Me”

I’m not sure where  this quote is from, nor who wrote it for that matter, but please accept this “unknown” accreditation; to the marvel that wrote these words: “Music is the lamb that has made a lion of me”.

First, I must describe the positive characteristics of a lion. Lions are loyal; they are known as ‘the king of the jungle’. Lions have a great sense of protection of their pact and family; they are associated with bravery and passion. The meaning of a lion in this quote is … Read More »


 

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Clear Skin At Any Age | July 29, 2009

High school is a memory. You have a career, or you’re raising a family. Bad skin, you assume, is a thing of the past.


 

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Loneliness: Human Nature & Social Connection | February 17, 2009

Valentine’s Day has come and gone.  For many people, the holiday is not a time of celebration but a depressing reminder of loneliness.  Unfortunately, for thousand of people loneliness is feeling that can go on long after the roses of other lovers have wilted.

A new book examines how loneliness affects human beings both psychologically and physically,  Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection by John T. Cacioppo and Walter Patrick

First, the authors provide a definition of loneliness.  Loneliness is the perception that you are isolated from others.  It has little to do with the frequency of contact.

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Helping Kids Handle Their Emotions | December 15, 2008

Matt Casper graduated cum laude, from Duke University were he studied Personality Psychology, Comparative Religion (with a focus on Hinduism) and Film.  He spent 6 months in India researching and writing a paper on Hindu art, architecture and ritual as means towards “experiencing the self.”  He then went on to receive Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the California Graduate Institute of Professional Psychology and Psychoanalysis.  He is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in Los Angeles, California.

Matt has spent 3 years working at a non-profit counseling center in Beverly Hills called the Maple Counseling Center. He … Read More »


 

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How To Get Your Power Back | October 14, 2008

Discover Real Power in Your Life

Every time you lose control to anger, fear, jealousy and rage, you allow those feelings to have power over you. When you allow yourself to feel those emotions, instead of just “acting out,” you can start to recreate authentic power.

Creating Authentic Power

Step One: Whenever you are feeling a painful feeling, stop and become aware of what you are feeling.

Step Two: Remind yourself that the thoughts and feelings you’re experiencing are coming from a part of you that’s frightened by the thought that you’re not good enough.

Step Three: Ask yourself: “Do I want my decisions … Read More »