“It Is Not Good for Man 2B Alone” –Good Relationship with Parents Can Mediate Child’s Learning Disabilities

Last updated on: March 1, 2013 at 8:42 am By Rachael Popcak and Dr. Gregory Popcak

Here’s a surprising new study on how the strength of a child’s attachment to mom and dad helps improve learning disabilities. Adolescents with learning disabilities were discovered to have less secure attachments with significant adult figures compared to their non-disabled peers, which had a direct impact on their socioemotional state. Within the disabled group, those who had more secure attachments to their mother and father, or who considered their teacher caring and available, exhibited fewer negative emotions, feelings of loneliness,... Read more

Coming Friday on More2Life Radio–The Hope that Saves

Last updated on: March 1, 2013 at 8:32 am By Rachael Popcak and Dr. Gregory Popcak

Coming Fri: The Hope that Saves–As the Chair of Peter is vacant, the whole Church waits and hopes for what God has in store. Today on M2L, we’ll reflect on the virtue of hope. What it is, what it isn’t, and how we can hold on to it through challenging times. Call in with your questions from Noon-1pm E (11am-Noon C) at 877-573-7825. We can’t wait to talk with you! And don’t forget to answer the M2L Facebook Q of... Read more

40 Days to a Better Marriage, Thurs 2/28: Forgive Your Spouse’s Quirks.

Last updated on: February 28, 2013 at 2:49 pm By Rachael Popcak and Dr. Gregory Popcak

40 Days to a Better Marriages Tip of the Day Thurs 2/28–Forgive Your Spouse’s Imperfections–Chances are, you get irritated by certain things your spouse does; things we can’t stop calling attention to but they can’t seem to stop doing. I don’t mean things that are dangerous, immoral, or demeaning, just those stylistic differences the rub your the wrong way. Make a promise to forgive this irritation for at least today. Instead of pointing out this imperfection in your spouse today,... Read more

Losing My Religion–Should Anyone Care? The Social & Psychological Benefits of Religious Faith

Last updated on: February 28, 2013 at 2:32 pm By Rachael Popcak and Dr. Gregory Popcak

Religion gets a lot of bad PR these days. Some of it is certainly deserved. Much, I would argue, is not. But all of that begs the question, “Does religion provide any objective purpose for the psychological health of the person and the good of society?” Benefits of Religious Faith: All in Your Head? It’s an important question, especially as more and more people jettison religious faith in favor of more subjective, personal, spiritualities. According to the Pew Research Center,... Read more

Hard to Say Goodbye…

Last updated on: February 28, 2013 at 10:04 am By Rachael Popcak and Dr. Gregory Popcak

My dad died of a brain tumor at 65. I remember being at his bedside and having to say, “Goodbye.” It was about 2am. My mom had fallen asleep and I was sitting there in his hospital room. Watching him. Unconscious. He was struggling to breathe as the tumor that first robbed him of his speech reached deeper into his brain, taking his life inch-by-inch. Fortunately, we’d had our chance to say the things we needed to say. All was silent now. There was nothing to... Read more

Coming Thurs on M2L: Respecting Our Limits…

Last updated on: February 28, 2013 at 8:29 am By Rachael Popcak and Dr. Gregory Popcak

Coming Thurs on M2L Radio: Respecting our Limitations–The Pope’s resignation challenges all of us to look at how we deal with our own limitations. We have a tendency to beat up on ourselves when we hit our limits, but that doesn’t help anything. Today on M2L, we’ll look at the godly way to approach our limitations. We’ll offer tips to know when to keep pushing through and when to surrender and how to avoid the guilt that comes when we... Read more

Seth McFarlane Saw Your Boobs–(and Crescat is on the Case)

Last updated on: February 27, 2013 at 1:13 pm By Rachael Popcak and Dr. Gregory Popcak

Crescat speaks truth. “For anyone to be mad at poor stupid Seth, bless his heart, is silly. The easiest way for women to avoid objectification is to put on a shirt and not allow themselves to be used in the first place. But that puts the responsibility on the actress for her own behavior. It puts the burden on women to behave like ladies, and well, we can’t have any of that…” Go read her. Read more

“Should I Force My Teen to Go to Church?”

Last updated on: February 27, 2013 at 1:02 pm By Rachael Popcak and Dr. Gregory Popcak

Over at the National Catholic Register, Matt Archbold discusses his frustration with parents who give older kids and teens a pass on going to church. I thought I’d throw my .02 in as well and say that Matt is on to something when he encourages parents to insist that their children of every age attend Mass. The Eucharist is the food our souls need for eternal life. “Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and Drink his... Read more

COMING WED on M2L Radio–Be All You Can Be!

Last updated on: February 27, 2013 at 9:55 am By Rachael Popcak and Dr. Gregory Popcak

COMING WED–Be All You Can Be: Lent is a time to reflect on the people we’d like to become. Today on M2L we look at what it takes to develop the qualities we’d most like to see in ourselves. Call in from Noon-1pm E (11am-Noon C.) at 877-573-7825 with your questions about becoming all you can be. And don’t forget to answer the M2L Facebook Question of the day: What qualities do you admire in others that you wish you... Read more

40 Days to a Better Marriage–Wed 2/27: Celebrate Your Spouse.

Last updated on: February 27, 2013 at 9:48 am By Rachael Popcak and Dr. Gregory Popcak

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip–Wed 2/27: Celebrate Your Spouse. Sometimes we need to let our spouse know what we think is special about them. Write down 5-10 things that make you glad that you’re married to your spouse. Share those things with your husband or wife later today. ——For the next 40 days, M2L will offer a tip-a-day for improving your marriage. For more help creating an exceptional marriage, contact the Pastoral Solutions Institute... Read more