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The Dr. Claudia Show
by Smilecom Media
The Dr. Claudia Show offers advice and real life solutions for your life and your relationships - friends, family, marriage, parenting.Dr. Claudia's :60 Second Parenting Pointers offers parenting advice and solutions for your family. Dr. Claudia McCulloch teaches you to raise happier, healthier, and well adjusted kids. Learning to parent and educate your child properly will provide you and your family a more peaceful and empowering home environment.
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Parenting Pointers 1139 - Do different occupations drive differently?
Do different occupations drive differently? Have you ever looked at people driving cars and wonder what they do for a living? Think their occupations have anything to do with their driving style? It does. Makes sense, right? Let’s take the medical profession. Does a dermatologist drive…
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Parenting Pointers 1138 - Your childhood lunchbox
Your childhood lunchbox Remember that lunchbox you carried to school? Or, did you have a brown paper bag like me? The one that was reused until it became too tired to safely carry my sandwich anymore. Maybe you had one of those cool domed Disney School Bus domed metal boxes. Wow! Six million were...
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Parenting Pointers 1137 - Teens share too much online
Teens share too much online Think your teen isn’t sharing private information online? Think again. Just because your little darling is very smart and seems mature for her age, don’t think she has the wisdom and judgment she needs to protect herself. But, it’s not just her. About 75% of teens…
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Parenting Pointers 1136 - A messy kitchen can make you fat
A messy kitchen can make you fat Is your kitchen a disorganized mess? If so, it might be adding to your waistline. People with chaotic kitchens frequently have out-of-control feelings of stress that make them hungry. Their thoughts go something like this...”Life is hard. I’m really stressed. I...
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Parenting Pointers 1135 - Marijuana in dispensaries is stronger
Marijuana in dispensaries is stronger Got a prescription for pot? If you get that filled at a medical marijuana dispensary, you’re likely to get a stronger dose than the doctor prescribed. A lot stronger. Doctors typically prescribe 5% THC and a survey of products at dispensaries revealed that…
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Parenting Pointers 1134 - Are middle names necessary?
Are middle names necessary? How many people know your middle name? Are you ashamed of it, delighted by it? Middle names are phasing out. 125 years ago, most Congressmen used their middle initial and now, most don’t. But that’s Congress. In ancient Roman times, only the elite had middle names. The...
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Parenting Pointers 1133 - Women with thinning hair
Women with thinning hair Disney princesses. Hollywood celebrities. Yep, they’ve set us up to believe that all women should have full, lush hair. The way it works is that when we reach 30, about a third of us will have noticeably thinning hair. It’s normal to lose between 50 and 100 hairs every…
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Parenting Pointers 1132 - They apologized, but I’m still really mad
They apologized, but I’m still really mad Your feelings are really hurt. They apologized, but you’re still angry. Was the apology all it should’ve been? There are 5 critical elements of a “healing apology” that ease the hurt and repair the relationship. One, the offender must acknowledge the...
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Parenting Pointers 1131 - The most unusual jobs in America
The most unusual jobs in America There’s a job for everyone, I guess. Some “unusual jobs” are more unusual than others. Would you like to be a professional snuggler? They make upwards of $80 for a 90-minute snuggle. How about a golf ball diver or a pet food taster? Would you prefer to test beds…
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Parenting Pointers 1130 - Sitting up straight and crossing your arms works wonders
Sitting up straight and crossing your arms works wonders Science proved it. When you’re faced with a challenging task, people who sat up straight and crossed their arms stayed with it for nearly twice as long as those who didn’t assume such a determined stance. When you change body postures,...
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Parenting Pointers 1129 - Will bank buildings become obsolete?
Will bank buildings become obsolete? Most Americans think bank buildings will become a thing of the past in the near future. Why? The digital age has revolutionized the banking industry. About 27% of Millennials, ages 23 to 38, have never been in a bank and make all of their transactions...
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Parenting Pointers 1128 - What is the happiest time in a marriage?
What is the happiest time in a marriage? Every marriage has its own season. It can’t be all rainbows and champagne every day, but, many marriages enjoy specific periods of time that seem to bring the greatest satisfaction. The happiest time in a marriage is said to be 11 months and 8 days after…
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Parenting Pointers 1126 - That diet lasts only a year
That diet lasts only a year Don’t you feel like the science people keep upping the ante when it comes to keeping our weight under control? Yep, the latest bad news is that most diets stop working after a year. You thought you had it made when you got to the one-year mark, but that’s not the case....
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Parenting Pointers 1126 - Cleaning your house makes you happier
Oh no, say it ain’t so, Dr. Claudia! Waddya mean that doing housework can make me happier? People who clean their own homes are 25% happier than those who don’t. And, what’s worse is that for every extra hour of cleaning a week, the happier you are by a whopping 53%. What’s going on here? If you...
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Parenting Pointers 1125 - Social anxiety might be genetic
Social anxiety might be genetic Ten percent of people will experience social anxiety in their lifetimes. Social anxiety is that distressing feeling you get when you worry about being judged by others. You avoid any social situation where people will think poorly of you. And, in your mind, they…
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Parenting Pointers 1124 - Delivered, take-out food can make you fat
Delivered, take-out food can make you fat Too busy to cook? What to eat tonight? Grab the stack of take-out menus and get something delivered. It’s another night in front of the tv watching the latest popular series eating out of cartons. Too busy to worry about what it’s doing to you. You’re…
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Parenting Pointers 1123 - Feeling full and getting depressed
Feeling full and getting depressed People who regularly eat fast food over a period of 6 years are 41% more likely to become depressed than those who avoided the fat crud. Scientists looking at this connection decided that it’s the high level of artificial trans fats that’s interfering with the...
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Parenting Pointers 1122 - Left brain, right brain. It’s a no-brainer.
Left brain, right brain. It’s a no-brainer. Not too long ago, we still thought that people who are left-brained are more logical, analytical and math oriented while right-brained folks are more emotional, intuitive, artistic and free spirited. We don’t believe this anymore because science has...
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Parenting Pointers 1121 - So, what is this new umami taste anyway?
So, what is this new umami taste anyway? You keep hearing about it. Suddenly, out of the blue, there’s a new flavor. It’s umami, a Japanese word that means a “pleasant, savory taste”. Foods with an umami flavor have a brothy or meaty essence that’s long-lasting, mouth-watering and leaves a…
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Parenting Pointers 1120 - Can your friends make you fat?
Can your friends make you fat? Do your friends influence your weight? Yes, they do, and it makes sense, doesn’t it? Our friends influence our fashion, our way of speaking and gesturing, the movies we see, the books we read and our love interests. A study from Harvard Medical School cautions us...
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Parenting Pointers 1119 - Why does a total stranger understand me?
Why does a total stranger understand me? It’s so much easier to tell a stranger your troubles than to tell your friends or family. Strangers have no investment in you, so they can offer their opinions freely. Your relationship might be as long as a plane ride or the 10 minutes waiting in line at...
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Parenting Pointers 1118 - Does technology cause infidelity?
Does technology cause infidelity? Does technology cause infidelity? No, it doesn’t. Technology makes it easier. For those with wandering eyes who are already predisposed to cheat, the digital age gives them the means to do it faster and more conveniently. For some who stray, the ease of moving…
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Parenting Pointers 1117 - A new approach to getting a good night’s sleep
A new approach to getting a good night’s sleep Some people will try just about anything to get a good night’s sleep. The latest new idea is to wear sunglasses two hours before going to bed to tell your biological clock that this is now the end of the day. Edison knew that his light bulb would…
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Parenting Pointers 1116 - This is what happens when you overeat
This is what happens when you overeat Eat a small bit of food every 3 hours to keep from getting fuzzy-headed and hangry. But, there are times when you overeat. What happens when you do? You get that ugly food baby belly. It’ll take a while for it to go down, so don’t even think about that…
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Parenting Pointers 1115 - What time should I do my best work?
What time should I do my best work? If you feel that your mind is at its sharpest in the morning, it’s due to the body’s natural clock where the “fear factor” chemical of cortisol starts up at 6, slows down by noon and ends at about 3 p.m. You wondered why you needed a cup of coffee or a nap at...
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Parenting Pointers 1114 - Factors that help you to stay married
Factors that help you to stay married Science tells us about common-sense factors that can help you stay married. If each of you belongs to one or two social media sites instead of being active on many, you’ll stay married longer. Being too active on social media undermines the bond you share as…
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Parenting Pointers 1113 - I just can’t get it out of my head.
I just can’t get it out of my head. You’re driving along, minding your own business when a truly great song from your teen years comes on. You loved that song. Six hours later, you can’t get rid of it. You’re losing your mind. That song is likely to have a greater “stick factor” because it’s...
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Parenting Pointers 1112 - “Mean girls” start at age 4.
“Mean girls” start at age 4. Do the “mean girls” just sprout out of the ground as vicious middle schoolers and reach their peak of sadistic behavior in high school? No! They usually start at age 4. Nobody reins them in and it gets worse. Relational aggression, which is the harm to someone’s...
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Parenting Pointers 1111 - The dreaded brain freeze!
The dreaded brain freeze! Really hot and thirsty? Gulp that ice-cold glass of tea and seconds later, realize your mistake? When we gulp icy beverages, an artery behind our eyes dilates and presses on a nearby nerve and wham-o, brain freeze. Rub your forehead like mad, but it’s no use. What other...
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Parenting Pointers 1110 - Dagnabit! Does your family have alternative swear words?
Dagnabit! Does your family have alternative swear words? I recently read where swearing is a sign of intelligence. I don’t care what the research says, profanity isn’t OK for a lot of people. So, what do you do when you hit your thumb with the hammer? Your family should have an agreed-upon list…
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Parenting Pointers 1109 - Sleep versus money
Sleep versus money Do you wake up from a good night’s sleep and say, “Wow, I feel like a million bucks”? You’re more spot on than you think because the effects of improving the quality of your sleep are similar to the effects of winning the lottery. Why is sleep worth its weight in gold? Because...
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Parenting Pointers 1108 - What could go wrong? Toddlers and dogs.
What could go wrong? Toddlers and dogs. Babies and puppies. Toddlers and dogs. Dogs are super great for kids. They teach them empathy. They are unconditional friends and they actually improve your kid’s immune system. But let’s re-think this. Dogs are a much better fit for kids who are older and...
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Parenting Pointers 1107 - Being held hostage by a begging preschooler
Being held hostage by a begging preschooler You’ve been blessed with a baby and now she’s 4 and fierce. You know that once you go into a store, she’s gonna want something, anything. It’s gotta gotta gotta have it or I’m gonna die right now kind of want it. Here’s what you do. Despite the…
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Parenting Pointers 1106 - Coffee and your life span
Coffee and your life span Most of us gotta have our black jet fuel in the morning. We add sugar and cream, but no matter how you take it, it’s your daily ritual. One day, science says it’s great for your health and the next, it’s terrible for you. Still, there are 5 tried-and-true agreed-upon...
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Parenting Pointers 1105 - Are you having an emotional affair?
Are you having an emotional affair? You have no intention of going over THAT line, but the fact is, you’re having an emotional affair. This relationship isn’t as well-defined as physical infidelity, but it’s an intense and special bond. Here’s how you tell you’re having an emotional affair.…
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Parenting Pointers 1104 - The two things you need to be happy with your job
The two things you need to be happy with your job Unhappy with your job? Not sure why? The reasons might be too subtle for you to notice, but when it happens, you grumble and tell yourself that you’re getting another job. Work is likely to be more stressful and cause depression when you have…
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Parenting Pointers 1103 - The side effects of biting your fingernails
The side effects of biting your fingernails It’s disgusting and makes you look anxious and childish. Biting your nails can also make you sick. When you bite your nails, you’re taking in the germs hidden in your nail beds and under the nails themselves. Yuck. Biting your nails can cause painful...
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Parenting Pointers 1102 - Your brain under the influence of devices
Your brain under the influence of devices It looks innocent enough, but that cell phone has a dark side. When it comes to the brain, your smartphone is a drug delivery device. Ever been hooked up to a morphine pump? When you hit the button, the pain is gone. Instead of morphine, the smartphone...
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Parenting Pointers 1101 - Health risks for flight attendants
Health risks for flight attendants Sure, the job looks glamorous, but flight attendants have serious health hazards. They get cancers more than the general population, a lot more. Flight attendants get more breast cancer and melanoma than other professions. They also get non-melanoma skin…
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Parenting Pointers 1100 - Is divorce genetic?
Is divorce genetic? Adopted children have the marital traits of their biological parents. We used to think that behaviors that led to divorce were handed down psychologically, but now we know that genetic factors better explain divorce. One of those inherited personality traits is intense...
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Parenting Pointers 1099 - I see you more positively than you are
I see you more positively than you are We see those we care about the most in an overly positive light. This kind of perception is known as “vicarious optimism”. You can tune in to any crime show and listen to people say, “Why, Joe would never do a thing like that. He just isn’t capable”. Oh...
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Parenting Pointers 1098 - How can you tell if you’re addicted to social media?
How can you tell if you’re addicted to social media? Stop telling me that I’m addicted to social media. I’m not, I’m not, I’m not – says every addict on the planet. Oh, but you are. If you’re interested in a bit of self-diagnosis, here are a few questions for you. Have you tried to cut back and...
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Parenting Pointers 1097 - Is knowing your genetic risks healthy for you?
Is knowing your genetic risks healthy for you? We spit in a tube, mail it away and a few days later, learn about all of the diseases and conditions that we may “come down with” later on in life. Is this healthy for you? As it turns out, not so much. This information may cause you to believe that...
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Parenting Pointers 1096 - Are you having a quarter life crisis?
Are you having a quarter life crisis? Mid-20’s, life “should” be good, but for this generation, it’s a time of uncertainty. Many feel they’re doomed to permanent adolescence. They’re single with no chance of settling down anytime soon and homeownership? Forget about it. They’ve got no idea where...
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Parenting Pointers 1095 - Time crawls if you’re young
Time crawls if you’re young Why does time seem to go so slowly when we’re young? Think of it in relative terms. If you’re 5 years old, a year is one-fifth of your life. But, there’s more to it than that. Time quickens as we age because the highest concentration of strong memories occurs in the...
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Parenting Pointers 1094 - The average modern family spreads out over 2000 miles
The average modern family spreads out over 2000 miles Most families say they’re far more spread out today than 30 years ago. The average modern family covers over 2000 miles. We compensate for that distance with digital devices. With Wi-Fi, we interact with our family members even more than if we...
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Parenting Pointers 1093 - The stigma of acne is changing
The stigma of acne is changing Kids and adults alike take a social beating when they have acne. 45 million Americans have acne at any one time, making it the most common skin condition. Since there’s a 63% increase risk of depression that comes along with skin eruptions, it’s a serious condition....
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Parenting Pointers 1092 - Are you trapped in your relationship because of money?
Are you trapped in your relationship because of money? Many women are trapped in marriages and relationships because of money. They feel powerless at home because they’re not the one who brings home the salary or they don’t make enough to live independently. 66% of women who answered a survey…
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Parenting Pointers 1091 - Don’t swap out your medications for pot
Don’t swap out your medications for pot Whoa! Stop! Before you swap out your doctor-prescribed medications for pot, think about what you’re doing. There’s no denying that pot can treat some conditions and that the non-psychoactive CBD is being used by millions for a wide variety of ailments...
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Parenting Pointers 1090 - Smartphones impact your brain chemistry
Smartphones impact your brain chemistry The brain is like a car engine. It has the “hardware”, all of the physical parts, and the “liquids”, the neurotransmitters that make it work. Constant interruptions from alerts, messages and calls from smartphones, mess with the brain liquids. That...
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The Dr. Claudia Show offers advice and real life solutions for your life and your relationships - friends, family, marriage, parenting.Dr. Claudia's :60 Second Parenting Pointers offers parenting advice and solutions for your family. Dr. Claudia McCulloch teaches you to raise happier, healthier, and well adjusted kids. Learning to parent and educate your child properly will provide you and your family a more peaceful and empowering home environment.
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