parenting

Why It Is So Important For Parents to Validate Their Children

Validation is a way of letting someone know we understand him or her.  Being understood... >>

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The Wait for the Acceptance Letter: Helping Teens Cope with Stress

The time of year has come when high school seniors are starting to receive letters... >>

The Fantasy Bond or Primary Defense

This is the first in a series of blogs describing my theoretical approach known as... >>

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The mad monster made me do it!

When we are little, our needs get expressed through our strong emotions.  A baby doesn’t... >>

How to Parent Strong-Willed Kids

When people are asked what they most value and cherish, the overwhelming majority say the... >>

Should I Spank My Child?

The majority of psychologists, researchers and parenting experts have come to the same conclusion: spanking... >>

Which is Worst for Your Mental Health: Instagram, Facebook or YouTube?

Social media is a relatively new experience for the human psyche. With social networks becoming... >>

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Is Being Proud of Your Kids Really about You?

Parents often exclaim that they are so proud of their children. “She got into Harvard.” “He... >>

“My Daughter Won’t Eat!”

So, its dinner time and you’ve been logging in hours at the stove preparing what... >>

Helping Children Thrive: How I Spoke Up for One Little Girl

When I first met Rikki in the parking lot of a Motel 6, she effortlessly... >>

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