Parenting
Genetics and Mental Health
It has long been known that some conditions tend to run in families. In fact, much of our understanding of mental health conditions comes from family, adoption, and twin studies. For example, if an identical twin… CLICK HERE
Growing Up Sober
Suzanne grew up in a house where yelling and criticizing were as much a part of daily routines as her father’s two glasses of gin after work. “No emotion was acceptable to show except anger,” says the 37-year-old mother of three… CLICK HERE
Healing Little Hearts: Helping Kids Grieve
Whether they’re dealing with the death of a family member or of a beloved pet, kids can and do feel the loss as deeply as adults. Parents, though, often don’t know how to help their children grieve… CLICK HERE
How a New Baby Can Affect the Parents’ Relationship
Bringing home your new bundle of joy can be an exciting time, but it is also the beginning of a changed dynamic in the household. The transition from couple to family can challenge even the strongest relationship—what can… CLICK HERE
Keeping Your Relationship Strong After the Birth of Your Baby
In the midst of all the excitement of planning for a new baby, many couples don’t think ahead about the adjustments that parenting brings. It is common for relationships to become tense in the first few months after a baby is… CLICK HERE
Preventing Adolescent Suicide: What You Can Do
If your adolescent child, family member, friend, or student were considering suicide, would you recognize the warning signs? If so, what would you do? Facing Challenging TimesAdolescence is a time of hope and expectancy… CLICK HERE
Psychological Misdiagnosis of Gifted and Talented Children
Gifted and talented children face many challenges. One challenge is being correctly identified. The other is living in a world where their personal traits are often poorly understood. Such challenges put these children… CLICK HERE
Teaching Kids About Spirituality
According to some experts, spirituality can help kids make their way through life. Having a spiritual grounding can help kids deal with crisis, resist peer pressure, and avoid negative influences such as drugs and… CLICK HERE
The Importance of Fathers
There are millions of children in theUnited Statesliving away from their fathers. And while some argue that there is no evidence to support the importance of fathers, there have been past studies showing that children without… CLICK HERE
The Role of Depression in Adolescent Obesity
Could suffering from depression put children and teens at increased risk for obesity? A study from the journal Pediatrics explores the possible link. Previous studies have demonstrated a relationship between obesity… CLICK HERE
