child development
The New World Order: have we gone too far with technology?
It is a different world than the one in which most of us were raised... >>
The Autistic Child and Social Isolation
By Deryl Goldenberg, Ph. D. and Cherisse Sherin, M.A. What do we mean by social... >>
6 Things Kids Need From Adults to Feel Valued
Kids are a rather interesting group! They perceive the world entirely differently than adults do... >>
A Horrific Event – What Can We Learn From the Sandy Hook Shooting
Scary, disturbing, disgusting and virtually incomprehensible. These are the immediate feelings that overwhelm me while... >>
Is Mental Illness a Bigger Threat to Kids than Physical Illness?
As parents, our children’s health ranks among our top priorities. When fall arrives and flu... >>
Helping Parents Distinguish Love from Emotional Hunger
The image on TIME magazine’s May cover, in which a standing woman breastfeeds her 4-year-old... >>
"If All You Have is a Hammer, Everything Looks Like a Nail" by Debra Kessler, Psy.D.
“If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail” – Abraham Maslow... >>
Understanding the Underlying Triggers of OCD in Children by Jenny C. Yip, Psy.D.
The diagnosis of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is usually quite straightforward in adults. However, symptoms of... >>
Changing Your Body Image Once and for All
I recently took my 10-year-old niece and her cousin shopping for new dresses. As they... >>
How To Bully Proof Your Children by Building Their Resilience
The heartwrenching stories and startling statistics coming out about bullying are commanding a justified level... >>