Everything You Wanted To Know About Psychology But Were Afraid To Ask
In today’s world of surplus, where 6 year olds have cell phones and teens are given cars without having to work for them, many children are growing up with a strong (and unhealthy) sense of entitlement. For various reasons, many of today’s parents feel they have to go all-out for their children, whether it’s for [...]
Although mindfulness has only recently been embraced by Western psychology, it is an ancient practice found in a wide range of Eastern philosophies, including Buddhism, Taoism and Yoga. Mindfulness involves consciously bringing awareness to your here-and-now with openness, interest and receptiveness while focusing on your mind on the present. It’s the art of paying attention [...]
Being a parent is one of the most fulfilling and rewarding experiences a person can have. We often start the journey into parenting with immense hopes and dreams for our children’s future and a desire to grow happy and healthy kids. At times, however, in our efforts to create a happy child, could we actually [...]
Sex is an important part of being human. Not only does it involve the physical act of intercourse but it also involves a whole host of accompanying emotions. However, talking about sex is something most people would rather avoid doing and talking to your children about sex may come second to root canal on the [...]
Attachment, a concept first explored by John Bowlby, is the secure bond that is established between young children and their caregivers. Attachment is the cornerstone for normal social and emotional development and although the first two years of the child’s life is a critical time for attachment building, the process of attachment continues well after [...]
As parents, from the moment your children are born, you want to keep them safe. You make sure they wear a helmet while riding their bicycle, you teach them to look both ways before crossing the street and you teach them not to talk to strangers. But is teaching your children not to talk to [...]
The stage mom phenomenon has been around forever and the term often brings to mind the image of an obnoxious, annoying mother who is trying to live out her dream through her child. Often, a stage mom demands special treatment for her child and can place inordinate amounts of pressure on them to succeed, no [...]
We all want our children to grow up strong, confident and independent. We want them to have healthy relationships with others, a great self-image and the knowledge that they can do anything they set their minds to. However, in reality, many young girls are still struggling with poor body image, low self-esteem, social pressures and [...]
There’s a new show on television called Bubble Wrap Kids. The premise is that while all parents worry about their children, some parents are so over-protective that they are stifling their children’s growth and development. But are these parents right to worry? Is the world we live in so much more different from the one [...]
Getting a divorce may be one of the most painful and stressful periods in your life, with feelings of hurt, pain, loss and anger, but telling your kids that you are going to divorce and why will likely be the hardest part of the entire divorce process. When it is done correctly, talking to your [...]
