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Designer Babies Are Teenagers Now-and Some of Them Need Therapy Because of It

High-achievement expectations in IVF families can lead to children's feelings of inadequacy and lack of acceptance.

This Is The Reality Of A Single Mom Summer

Divorce affects how children view their parents, often leading to confusion and emotional conflict about loyalty and differing family dynamics.

We Took in My Sister's Child. But He's Having a Meltdown Over Our House "Rules."

Helping children adjust to new environments requires patience and understanding of their previous experiences and the different dynamics of new household rules.

How Absent Parents Hurt Their Children

Inattentive parenting leads to negative emotional outcomes for children.
Children require consistent love to feel valuable; neglect can cause distancing in relationships.

Navigating Changes as a Family

Family changes can be both planned and unexpected, affecting all members.
Effective communication with children during family transitions is vital.

Designer Babies Are Teenagers Now-and Some of Them Need Therapy Because of It

High-achievement expectations in IVF families can lead to children's feelings of inadequacy and lack of acceptance.

This Is The Reality Of A Single Mom Summer

Divorce affects how children view their parents, often leading to confusion and emotional conflict about loyalty and differing family dynamics.

We Took in My Sister's Child. But He's Having a Meltdown Over Our House "Rules."

Helping children adjust to new environments requires patience and understanding of their previous experiences and the different dynamics of new household rules.

How Absent Parents Hurt Their Children

Inattentive parenting leads to negative emotional outcomes for children.
Children require consistent love to feel valuable; neglect can cause distancing in relationships.

Navigating Changes as a Family

Family changes can be both planned and unexpected, affecting all members.
Effective communication with children during family transitions is vital.
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Woke scientist claims telling your child Santa is real is 'unethical'

Telling children Santa Claus is real may breach trust and is considered unethical by some educators.
#parenting

I'm a child psychiatrist - this is the most common parenting mistake I see

Parents should validate their children's emotions, especially during crying, rather than dismissing them.

Why it's so hard for parents to let their kid quit

Children's feelings about activities like swimming lessons should be taken seriously, and parents need to reflect on their own motivations.

Back to School Means Specific Screen-Time Limits

Limit phone use around young children to set positive examples.
Establish early screen time limits for children to foster healthy habits.
Question the type, duration, and age appropriateness of media consumed.

Sugar Shoulds and Should-Nots

Parents' attempts to restrict sugar can lead to increased consumption due to heightened desire.
Small changes in food serving choices can help guide healthier eating habits in children.
Making non-sweet options readily available encourages better food choices for kids.

What everyone gets wrong about 'hurried child syndrome'

Rushing children doesn’t cause lasting trauma or anxiety; understanding the origins of 'hurried child syndrome' is crucial for parents.

Yelling at your kid makes you 'not a safe person,' warns a parenting expert. 4 ways to stop

Yelling at children can have lasting emotional impacts and is seen as a form of emotional abuse.

I'm a child psychiatrist - this is the most common parenting mistake I see

Parents should validate their children's emotions, especially during crying, rather than dismissing them.

Why it's so hard for parents to let their kid quit

Children's feelings about activities like swimming lessons should be taken seriously, and parents need to reflect on their own motivations.

Back to School Means Specific Screen-Time Limits

Limit phone use around young children to set positive examples.
Establish early screen time limits for children to foster healthy habits.
Question the type, duration, and age appropriateness of media consumed.

Sugar Shoulds and Should-Nots

Parents' attempts to restrict sugar can lead to increased consumption due to heightened desire.
Small changes in food serving choices can help guide healthier eating habits in children.
Making non-sweet options readily available encourages better food choices for kids.

What everyone gets wrong about 'hurried child syndrome'

Rushing children doesn’t cause lasting trauma or anxiety; understanding the origins of 'hurried child syndrome' is crucial for parents.

Yelling at your kid makes you 'not a safe person,' warns a parenting expert. 4 ways to stop

Yelling at children can have lasting emotional impacts and is seen as a form of emotional abuse.
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Don't tell your teens, but gaming can be good for mental wellbeing

Video games can significantly improve mental wellbeing, offering stress relief and emotional release.
#parenting-strategies

How To Navigate Difficult Conversations With Kids About The Election

The election outcome raises concerns among families, especially children, prompting adult discussions on emotional safety and resilience.

How to Teach Important Lessons to Kids Who Won't Listen

Children often perceive correction as shameful, shutting them down rather than helping them learn.
Parents should focus on setting limits rather than correcting children verbally.

Community Conversation Webinar Series: Is Your Kid Often Angry, Cranky, Irritable?

Understanding DMDD is crucial for effective intervention and management in children and adolescents.

How To Navigate Difficult Conversations With Kids About The Election

The election outcome raises concerns among families, especially children, prompting adult discussions on emotional safety and resilience.

How to Teach Important Lessons to Kids Who Won't Listen

Children often perceive correction as shameful, shutting them down rather than helping them learn.
Parents should focus on setting limits rather than correcting children verbally.

Community Conversation Webinar Series: Is Your Kid Often Angry, Cranky, Irritable?

Understanding DMDD is crucial for effective intervention and management in children and adolescents.
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#mental-health

For fame or a death wish? Kids' TikTok challenge injuries stump psychiatrists

Properly distinguishing between accidental TikTok challenge injuries and genuine suicide attempts is crucial for ensuring appropriate mental health treatment.

Fear-Based Parenting: Definition, Consequences, And Tips to Overcome

Fear-based parenting harms the mental well-being of children by using control and instilling fear instead of promoting healthy emotional growth.

For fame or a death wish? Kids' TikTok challenge injuries stump psychiatrists

Properly distinguishing between accidental TikTok challenge injuries and genuine suicide attempts is crucial for ensuring appropriate mental health treatment.

Fear-Based Parenting: Definition, Consequences, And Tips to Overcome

Fear-based parenting harms the mental well-being of children by using control and instilling fear instead of promoting healthy emotional growth.
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#halloween

Is Halloween getting too scary for kids?

Halloween shopping starts earlier, with 47% beginning before October; total decorations spending is predicted at $3.8 billion, illustrating growing enthusiasm.

I'm a dietitian - it's actually better to give kids 'unlimited access' to Halloween candy

Letting kids eat unlimited Halloween candy can help them build a healthy relationship with food.
Overeating can be a valuable learning experience about body signals.
Consistent access to candy helps reduce its 'special' allure.
Post-Halloween, moderation should resume with one treat daily.

Is Halloween getting too scary for kids?

Halloween shopping starts earlier, with 47% beginning before October; total decorations spending is predicted at $3.8 billion, illustrating growing enthusiasm.

I'm a dietitian - it's actually better to give kids 'unlimited access' to Halloween candy

Letting kids eat unlimited Halloween candy can help them build a healthy relationship with food.
Overeating can be a valuable learning experience about body signals.
Consistent access to candy helps reduce its 'special' allure.
Post-Halloween, moderation should resume with one treat daily.
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Former Mass. child psychologist sentenced for child porn

Mark Ternullo, a former child psychologist, was sentenced to prison for possessing thousands of child pornography images.
#back-to-school

Back to School Advice for Parents

The joy of summer vacations is replaced by the school routine, bringing both excitement and resistance for students.
Parents experience relief from planning summer activities but may face challenges with children's resistance to returning to school.

I'm a neuropsychologist - here are 3 ways to ease back-to-school anxiety

Establishing a routine and sleep schedule can help ease back-to-school anxiety for children.

Insider Today: Real-estate status symbols

August brings heightened stress for families due to back-to-school preparations and changes.

Back to School Advice for Parents

The joy of summer vacations is replaced by the school routine, bringing both excitement and resistance for students.
Parents experience relief from planning summer activities but may face challenges with children's resistance to returning to school.

I'm a neuropsychologist - here are 3 ways to ease back-to-school anxiety

Establishing a routine and sleep schedule can help ease back-to-school anxiety for children.

Insider Today: Real-estate status symbols

August brings heightened stress for families due to back-to-school preparations and changes.
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#inside-out

How Inside Out' and Its Sequel Changed Therapy

The movie Inside Out has become a popular and effective tool for educators and therapists to help individuals, both children and adults, understand and communicate their emotions.

Intensa mente': como una pelicula de Pixar esta cambiando la terapia

The movie 'Inside Out' has become a valuable tool for educators, counselors, therapists, and caregivers to help individuals understand and manage their emotions.

How Inside Out' and Its Sequel Changed Therapy

The movie Inside Out has become a popular and effective tool for educators and therapists to help individuals, both children and adults, understand and communicate their emotions.

Intensa mente': como una pelicula de Pixar esta cambiando la terapia

The movie 'Inside Out' has become a valuable tool for educators, counselors, therapists, and caregivers to help individuals understand and manage their emotions.
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How to Talk With Kids After a Traumatic Event

Engage children based on their cues to discuss traumatic events and be mindful of their preferred communication methods.

Impulsive and Hyperactive? It Doesn't Mean You Have A.D.H.D.

Identifying giftedness over ADHD misdiagnosis
#cancer-diagnosis

How to Talk to Children About Cancer

Catherine, Princess of Wales, reveals cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy treatment.
Importance of delicate discussions with children about a parent's illness.

How to tell your kids someone they love has been diagnosed with cancer - amid Kate Middleton's battle

Inform children of cancer diagnosis in an appropriate way
Provide guidance and counseling support for families dealing with cancer diagnoses

How to Talk to Children About Cancer

Catherine, Princess of Wales, reveals cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy treatment.
Importance of delicate discussions with children about a parent's illness.

How to tell your kids someone they love has been diagnosed with cancer - amid Kate Middleton's battle

Inform children of cancer diagnosis in an appropriate way
Provide guidance and counseling support for families dealing with cancer diagnoses
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Carmen Esteban, psychologist: Giving kisses and hugs is not a social skill, it's something that we do out of love and we don't always want to do it'

Encourage education around consent from a young age
Separate manners from physical contact to respect boundaries

Psychologists say it's important for children to get angry - just use the iceberg model to them manage the emotion

Helping a child channel their anger at home can prepare them for the real world
Anger can be a protective emotion

Disruptive children could have smaller brains

Disruptive children may have smaller brain areas regulating behavior and emotions, affecting conduct disorder development.
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