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Understanding Our Style of Relating When Triggered
When we are triggered emotionally, it can all feel sort of choiceless; like we have... >>
The Over-Parenting Syndrome
Recently several best-selling books as well as a number of child development experts have focused... >>
The Beginning of the End of Mass Imprisonment and the Misuse of Prisons as Our De Facto Mental Health Care System
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Plata on May 23 ordering the state of... >>
A Parent’s Shorthand Guide to the College Transition
High school graduation is a culmination of emotions, a push-and-pull of opposing feelings on the... >>
Infidelity in the 21st Century
On May 9th, Former California Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife, Maria Shriver, announced that... >>
Remember the Kids: Easing the Adjustment of Divorce for Children
In 1967, in order to study the relationship between stress and physical health, researchers Thomas... >>
The Facebook Effect: Benefits and Risks of Social Networking
In the age of social media, one can hardly finish a conversation with another individual... >>
Your Child and Self-Control: Job or Jail?
Whether your child grows up to lead a productive, satisfying life — or instead grows... >>
Quiz: Are You Open with Your Partner?
Openness and honesty are integral parts of making a relationship work. When a relationship stops... >>
Quiz: Are You a Good Listener?
How many times have you been in conversations with friends, family members and loved ones and... >>