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Raising Silence Breakers in an Age of Sexual Empowerment December 12, 2017 . 5 Comments
Sexual assault and harassment is in the news and has us on the verge of a revolutionary new stance on the subject of power, violence, and the sexual dance between humans. We see a dramatic ... Read More
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Just Say No to Saying ‘No’: Better Ways to Improve a Child’s Behavior November 30, 2017 . 1 Comment
“[W]hen you’re little, your life is up. The future is up. Everything you want is up. ‘Wait up! Hold up! Shut up! Mom, I’ll clean up! Let me stay up!’ Parents, of course, ... Read More
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8 Ways to Help Children Cope with Tragedy November 29, 2017 . 3 Comments
It seems we can barely go a week without hearing about another mass shooting in the United States. We are inundated with pictures and stories of innocent people wounded or killed. The news ... Read More
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What Not to Say When Your Child Comes Out as Transgender November 17, 2017 . 5 Comments
In my practice, I work with many people who are transgender. The ages of those I’ve worked with over the years range from 5 (yes, 5) to 65, and the single most common complaint I ... Read More
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12 Secrets to Teaching Your Child How to Manage Their Emotions November 7, 2017 . 10 Comments
Giving children coping skills for their emotions is one of the most important tasks of parenting. Children lacking these tools may blame others for how they feel or demonstrate how they’re ... Read More
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Your Children Can’t Give Back the Trust You’ve Lost in Them October 23, 2017 . 13 Comments
In my office, I hear angry parents snap in frustration at their kids. “You broke my trust!” “You have to earn my trust back!” “You’ve got to rebuild my trust!” These parents ... Read More
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Help! My Teenage Daughter Won’t Listen to Me October 13, 2017 . 11 Comments
Dear GoodTherapy.org, My daughter won’t listen to me! She is 15 and thinks she has everything figured out. She yells at me all the time and says nasty things. I caught her using drugs ... Read More
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Ignore, Respond, or Tell Someone? Dealing with Bullying October 11, 2017 . 3 Comments
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a month which lasts all year for many, as bullying is far too common. According to the National Bullying Prevention Center, more than one ... Read More
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Kids May Benefit from Witnessing Some Arguments Between Parents September 27, 2017 . 3 Comments
Contrary to popular belief, witnessing arguments between parents may not always be bad for children. According to new research published in the Journal of Family Psychology, it’s how ... Read More
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Addiction: The Latest Plague Stealing Our Children September 20, 2017 . 8 Comments
Parents have long worried about the horrible afflictions that could steal their children’s lives—from the dismemberment and exile of leprosy to an iron lung or life on crutches due ... Read More
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Suicidal Thoughts More Common Among Transgender Students September 18, 2017 . 3 Comments
Transgender students are significantly more likely than their peers to experience suicidal thoughts, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent ... Read More
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Exclusion from School Linked to Poor Mental Health in Children September 13, 2017 . 2 Comments
Exclusion from school, such as through suspension or expulsion, is correlated with psychological distress and increased risk of long-term mental health issues, according to a study published ... Read More