Mary Jo Rapini, FOX26Houston

Mary Jo Rapini

FOX26Houston

Houston, TX, United States

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Past articles by Mary:

5 fun ways to celebrate Labor Day with your family

Say goodbye to the carefree days of summer with some Labor Day fun! Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares some memorable ways to celebrate the holiday with your family. → Read More

Drama personalities to avoid in relationships

No one wants drama in your relationships. But what if it's those you surround yourself with who are the problem? Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares five drama personalities you’ll want to avoid. → Read More

Real life relationship deal breakers

Real red flags in relationships are traits that destruct a partnership rather than stabilize it. There are many dealbreakers for every relationship, but Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini has focused on the five most common. → Read More

Healthy relationships: Don’t ignore 5 green flags

Do you have a strong relationship that can stand the test of time? Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares five "green flags" you can detect in a healthy, committed, and honest relationship. → Read More

Celebrating Father's Day: What makes dad irreplaceable

Dads are irreplaceable in the lives of their children. In a world where the challenges of raising children continue to climb, psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares four assets engaged dads provide to their children, constituting their strong influence. → Read More

Couples vacationing: Investing in your marriage for your children

If you struggle with the idea of planning a vacation with just your partner away from your kids, psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini says self-care and reconnection with your spouse while enjoying much-needed time away, actually helps you be a better parent and partner. → Read More

The emotional side effects and benefits of quitting social media

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares some of the emotional health benefits of quitting social media. → Read More

Are you mistaking a textationship for a relationship?

Texting someone is convenient and less intense than talking with them face to face. But what happens when texts are the only way you communicate in your relationship? → Read More

5 types of friends who are bad for your marriage

Relationship experts caution couples to be aware of toxic friends who exploit or see the worst in their partner. Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini describes five friends of whom to be wary. → Read More

Checking in on your teen’s mental health

There are subtle changes that take place that are not normal for teens and red flags for parents to be aware of. Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares six concerning behaviors and signs that a parent should get involved. → Read More

5 quick says to take back control when life overwhelms you

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares five quick ways to take back control and not let life overwhelm you. → Read More

When normal venting turns into trauma dumping

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares the signs of trauma dumping and what to do if you are the recipient. → Read More

Why spring flowers actually bloom breakups

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini explains some of the reasons there are more breakups in the spring. → Read More

Surviving the pressure of Valentine’s Day

With all the pressure of Valentine’s Day, you may find yourself feeling dull in comparison. Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares some suggestions that can help you survive the day and feel better about your relationship. → Read More

How relationship experts keep drama out of holiday relationships

As we prepare for the holidays ahead, take time to reassess your relationship and practice these five habits to keep the love in your relationship and the drama out. → Read More

How to avoid holiday affluenza and put the heart back into the holidays

If you worry that you too are influenced by the commercial or materialism side of the holidays and gift giving has started feeling superficial to you, Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares five ways that will help you avoid affluenza and put your heart back into Christmas. → Read More

Do your friends inspire or drain you?

Are you enabling the drainers and spending less time with the inspiring friends? Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini discusses five types of friends that are best in small doses. → Read More

5 reasons why people 'ghost' you

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares five of the most common reasons people ghost and shares advice for moving forward. → Read More

5 ways to help your partner cope with breast cancer

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares ways to help someone you know cope with cancer. → Read More

Adult temper tantrums: A lingering effect of post-pandemic stress

When you’re the person in close contact with an adult having a tantrum, it can feel confusing and scary. Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini has a 5-part action plan for coping with an adult having a temper tantrum. → Read More