Addressing Childhood Neglect as an Adult and How to Heal Every child deserves to be loved, nurtured and valued, but not every child gets the love they need. For some, the pain of childhood neglect can linger long into adulthood. Neglect can be difficult to identify and often leaves lasting scars that can affect every …
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The Truth About Lying in Children: Strategies for Healthy and Honest Communication It’s natural for children to lie as they are trying to explore the boundaries of what they can and cannot do. However, lying can become a problem when it starts to interfere with your child’s development or when it becomes a habit. …
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In Comparison: Identifying the Role of Envy in Our Lives So, what is envy? Envy is the desire to have what someone else has, whether that be possessions, relationships, or status. Envy can be triggered by seeing someone else’s success, or by comparing yourself to others. Envy is a powerful, but often hidden, emotion. It’s …
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The Link Between Parenting and Emotion Regulation in Children Parenting can have a profound impact on the emotional development of young children. From the moment a child is born, parents start influencing their development. One of the most important aspects of parental influence is emotion regulation – teaching kids how to deal with their emotions …
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We are all so accustomed to typing. I am typing as I write this article. But how often do you pick up a pen and write? Probably not often enough! Writing by hand is not only good for you, it is fun. There is something so wonderful about holding a favorite pen or other …
Improving Teen Mental Health with Self-Compassion It’s no secret that teenage years can be tough. Between school, extracurricular activities, socializing, and trying to figure out who you are and what you want in life, teens have a lot on their plates. And when you add in mental health challenges things can feel pretty overwhelming. …
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Experiencing Guilt After the Loss of a Loved Ones: Ways to Cope in Our Grief Process Guilt is a natural reaction to a traumatic experience, and it can make it difficult to cope with a loss of a loved one when we carry strong beliefs stemming from this emotion. Guilt can vary in …
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Children with High Emotional Sensitivity: Understanding the Role of Temperament Every child is unique, and one of the things that makes them unique is their temperament. Temperament is the combination of characteristics that make up a person’s emotional reactivity, intensity of expression, and overall mood. It’s important to understand your child’s temperament and how it …
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5 Tips for Developing Emotional Intimacy within a Romantic Relationship It’s no secret that emotional intimacy is key to a happy and healthy romantic relationship. Meaningful relationships are founded on emotional intimacy and this type of intimacy is built through trust, mutual respect, and shared vulnerability. However, developing and maintaining emotional intimacy can be difficult, …
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The Dopamine Effect: Understanding Dopamine and Our Behavior Our day-to-day behaviors are governed by a delicate balance of neurotransmitters in our brains. Dopamine is one such neurotransmitter, and is responsible for motivating us to seek out rewards. Too little dopamine can lead to a lack of motivation, while too much can lead to impulsive and …
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