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Self-Care Tips for Parents of Special Needs Children August 10, 2017 . 10 Comments
Being the parent of a child with a disability carries with it unique responsibilities, stressors, and rewards. It requires an extra dose of emotional resilience, perseverance, and resourcefulness. ... Read More
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The Importance of Repair Attempts in Parent-Child Conflicts August 10, 2017 . 6 Comments
Let’s face it: no one likes conflict, especially conflict with people we love and care about. Unfortunately, conflict is inevitable in relationships, especially in parent-child relationships. ... Read More
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Men with Gambling Addiction Likely to Have History of Trauma August 8, 2017 . 2 Comments
Men with problematic gambling habits are more likely to have witnessed violence or experienced childhood trauma, according to a study published in the journal Addictive Behaviors. According ... Read More
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Help Parents of Autistic Children August 7, 2017 . 1 Comment
Parents of autistic children often participate in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to address emotional and behavioral concerns in their children. According to a study published in the ... Read More
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Opioid Commission Suggests National Emergency, and Other News August 4, 2017 . 1 Comment
The President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis released a preliminary report Monday. The commission, chaired by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, asked President ... Read More
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How ‘13 Reasons Why’ Hurts: The Danger of Glamorizing Teen Suicide July 25, 2017 . 8 Comments
13 Reasons Why is a runaway hit with teens and tweens. Here’s what you need to know and how to discuss the controversial topics it introduces (and doesn’t always handle responsibly) ... Read More
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Teens Having Less Sex, More Likely to Practice Safer Sex July 24, 2017 . 4 Comments
Teens are having less sex today than teens in previous generations, according to a report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Health Statistics ... Read More
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Teens Who Self-Harm More Likely to Abuse Substances as Adults July 19, 2017 . 1 Comment
Adults who harmed themselves as adolescents are more likely to abuse substances, according to a study of Australian adults published in the journal The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health. Estimates ... Read More
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Extroverted Moms with Introverted Sons: Respecting Your Differences July 17, 2017 . 5 Comments
“You know,” Jasmine said, “you can talk to me about anything.” She couldn’t tell if he was playing a game or texting. Fifteen-year-old Scott just stared at his phone. It seemed ... Read More
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Black Girls Seen as ‘Less Innocent,’ and Other News July 14, 2017 . 4 Comments
According to a report published by Georgetown Law’s Center on Poverty and Inequality, adults view black girls as young as 5 years old as less innocent and more adult-like than white girls ... Read More
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Positive Outcomes in Children Whose Mothers Choose Single Parenting July 12, 2017 . 3 Comments
Children who grow up in two-parent families and those who grow up with mothers who choose single parenting fare equally well, according to a study presented at the 33rd annual meeting of ... Read More
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Disciplining Young Children: Why Simply Saying No Isn’t the Answer July 11, 2017 . 9 Comments
I recently saw a hot dog commercial that depicts a mom and son shopping in a superstore. You hear the mom saying, “No, no, no, no, no” as the son jumps on a trampoline, plays with drums, ... Read More