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fromScary Mommy
5 days ago

The One '90s Movie Your Child Should Never Watch While Potty Training

The movie served as a sequel to its predecessor hit film, Look Who's Talking, which starred John Travolta, Kirstie Alley, and Bruce Willis, who voiced the inner dialogue of Baby Mikey. The follow-up project had a similar premise, except now Mikey is a toddler who finds himself in the early stages of potty training. He is hesitant about the process, but soon becomes downright terrified after a fellow toddler friend, Eddie, warns him about Mr. Toilet Man - a mystical figure who resides in the potty and needs to be given your pee and poop. That sounds, well, super gross and scary: two very deadly combos when it comes to getting your own little one motivated to use the toilet.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

Teaching Your Baby How to Walk? Grab Two Limes

Using small objects like limes can help toddlers develop their walking skills by providing stability and focus.
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Parenting
fromslate.com
1 month ago

My Wife Is Repeating a Terrible Cycle With Our Eldest Daughter. I Need to Stop This.

Family dynamics and childhood experiences shape parenting styles and relationships with children.
Parenting
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Five phrases parents should NEVER use if they want behaved children

Certain phrases can negatively affect children's behavior; better communication fosters respect and improves cooperation.
Public health
fromScary Mommy
3 weeks ago

Study Finds Differences In Kids Brains May Lead To Drug Use, Not The Other Way Around

Brain structure differences may predict childhood drug use rather than drug use altering brain functions.
Parenting
fromDaily Mom magazine
3 weeks ago

Junior High Advice: Help Parents Navigate Middle School

The transition from elementary to middle school involves emotional, social, and academic changes that require support from parents.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Virtual Play Therapy With Children: Is It Worth It?

Virtual play therapy can be as or more effective than traditional therapy.
Digital experiences in therapy can reveal children's emotional states and promote effective interventions.
#adhd
#emotional-development
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Understanding Your Child's Emotional Development Milestones

Children recognize emotions by 6 months, using parents' faces to understand uncertainties, key for emotional development.
Artificial intelligence
fromtime.com
1 month ago

A Psychiatrist Posed As a Teen With Therapy Chatbots. The Conversations Were Alarming

AI chatbot therapists show promise but pose significant risks to young users due to their potentially harmful responses and lack of regulation.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

An Emotionally Unavailable Parent Makes You a Narcissist's Dream

Emotionally unavailable parents may cause empathetic children to internalize blame, affecting adult relationships.
This unconscious pattern can be exploited by narcissists in adulthood.
With the right help, it is possible to break free from these patterns.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Don't Laugh When Your Child Is Crying

Attachment research should guide parenting practice.
Everyday behaviors can be more significant than is initially apparent.
Parental laughing when children are distressed can have a serious negative impact.
fromApaonline
1 month ago

APA Member Interview, Anna Boessenkool

Anna Boessenkool examines the interplay between psychoanalysis and phenomenology in understanding childhood and infancy through her dissertation and prior work.
#mental-health
Psychology
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Worst blackspots revealed as children left waiting years to see psychologists or speech and language therapists

The number of children waiting over a year for psychological treatment has surged by 7,000 since 2021.
Psychology
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Worst blackspots revealed as children left waiting years to see psychologists or speech and language therapists

Children's wait times for psychology treatment have significantly increased since 2021, highlighting disparities in service accessibility.
Psychology
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Worst blackspots revealed as children left waiting years to see psychologists or speech and language therapists

The number of children waiting over a year for psychological treatment has surged by 7,000 since 2021.
Psychology
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Worst blackspots revealed as children left waiting years to see psychologists or speech and language therapists

Children's wait times for psychology treatment have significantly increased since 2021, highlighting disparities in service accessibility.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Talk With Your Child When You Are Facing an Illness

Waiting for a medical diagnosis is distressing and can impact family dynamics.
Parents should manage their emotions to support their children effectively.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What If the Problem Isn't Your Child-But Your Expectations?

Emotional security in children fosters a willingness to try new things.
Understanding a child's behavior requires curiosity regarding their emotional needs.
Parental pressure, even with good intentions, can lead to anxiety in children.
Defiance in children often signals a need for self-protection rather than rebellion.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Daughter Did a Favor for a Popular Girl at School. Her Brother Told Me How It Ended.

Being popular shouldn't be anyone's top priority at 12; instead, focus on kindness and confidence, as true popularity comes from being friendly and authentic.
Parenting
#infant-development
Parenting
fromwww.psychologytoday.com
2 months ago

Why Some Kids Won't Talk

Children exhibiting explosive behavior may have disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), which requires understanding and tailored approaches rather than traditional communication methods.
#anxiety
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Anxiety-Depression Link

Unaddressed anxiety can evolve into depression, affecting individuals across ages.
Responding with empathy to children's concerns is crucial for preventing emotional decline.
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fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Coping With the Stress of a Move

Data shows that Americans move 11.7 times on average throughout their lifetime, making moving to a new home a nearly universal experience that most of us can identify with.
Parenting
Parenting
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Harriette Cole: My 4-year-old's day care meltdowns are a big problem

Helping children adjust to day care requires understanding their feelings and possibly getting professional support.
fromwww.thelocal.ch
3 months ago

Should Swiss students be taught shooting skills in schools?

"In March 2024, MP Nils Fiechter of the Swiss People's Party proposed introducing mandatory firearms training in primary schools, arguing that the skills ensure readiness in case of invasion."
Germany politics
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

How Drawing Can Help Children Navigate Parental Death

Art therapy aids young children in expressing grief after losing a parent.
Children need control over their artistic expression to feel safe processing emotions.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Importance of Routines After the Death of a Parent

Maintaining routines is crucial for children's stability after the death of a parent.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Childhood Patterns That Fuel Enmeshment and Perfectionism

Children often believe they are responsible for neglect or abuse due to their understanding of cause and effect.
Moral perfectionism can be a defense mechanism, leading children to think that being good equals control and happiness.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

When 'I'm Fine' Isn't: 3 Ways to Help Kids Who Bottle It Up

Hold-in kids often struggle silently but require emotional support and understanding.
Creating a safe space for expression is essential for children with hidden emotional battles.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Outsmarting Your Child's Overthinking: What Actually Helps

Managing worry is a skill children can learn, not an inherent flaw.
Parents should be present to support their anxious children, even if not perfect.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

What the #CookieChallenge Is Doing to Post-Traumatic Parents

Post-Traumatic Parents seek control to soothe anxiety and predict outcomes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Play therapy for young disaster survivors can be extraordinarily helpful' but often inaccessible

Therapeutic play helps children process trauma after Hurricane Helene through reenactment and creative expression.
Parenting
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Why can't we remember our early years? Do babies make memories at all?

Babies as young as 12 months can form memories, suggesting earlier cognitive development than previously understood.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

A Good Day Is When Bad Things Don't Happen

Kids' definitions of good days can reflect their expectations and experiences, often focusing on the absence of negative events rather than the presence of joy.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

How to Get Your Child to Embrace Therapy Without a Battle

Saying, "We're going to therapy," can unintentionally create feelings of shame, embarrassment, or alienation. A directive approach can backfire, fostering resistance in children.
Mental health
SF parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

The Best True Crime to Stream: 1970s and '80s Kidnappings

The Chowchilla bus kidnapping revealed profound impacts on child psychology and the resilience of survivors.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
4 months ago

The One Rule That Can Help You Be A Good Stepmom

Stepparenting's success relies on the child determining the relationship pace, highlighting the importance of their comfort in the family dynamic.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

The reason why we don't remember being a baby revealed

The study challenges previous beliefs about infant memory retention and suggests early memories are not lost, but rather inaccessible.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

The Harmful Myth of Holding Time

Holding time is a discredited practice harmful to vulnerable children.
Forced physical closeness retramatizes rather than helps children.
Attachment should be formed through safety and autonomy, not coercion.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

How a Child's Misperceptions Create Unhealthy Narratives

Children misperceive their world due to limited experience, leading to inaccurate narratives.
Emotions drive children's interpretations, which can result in unhealthy beliefs.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Are Personality Disorders Adult Attachment Disorders?

Attachment disorders arise from early trauma, affecting relationships in youth, especially in foster care settings.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Stop the Meltdown: The Key to Your Child's Emotional Control

Teaching children to label emotions can help them manage anger and frustration.
Empathetic communication encourages emotional regulation in children.
Consistent and patient guidance is essential for emotional growth in kids.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Free Your Child From Overthinking: Break Anxiety Loops Fast

Overthinking can emotionally paralyze children, leading to anxiety and indecision.
Confidence in children grows through action, not just thought.
Parents can help combat children's overthinking and instill confidence.
fromAeon
5 months ago

The problem with parenting interventions in the Global South | Aeon Essays

The portrayal of African children's cognitive limitations by 1950s scholars reinforces colonial ideologies, suggesting that cognitive deficiency justified colonial interventions under the guise of scientific legitimacy.
philosophy
Mental health
fromScary Mommy
5 months ago

What To Do If Your Child Starts Pulling Their Hair Out When Stressed

Children may pull their hair or eyelashes as a response to stress, which can sometimes develop into trichotillomania, a mental health disorder.
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fromSFGATE
6 months ago

Disneyland is making rides less scary, and it's hurting the park

Disneyland reopened the Haunted Mansion but removed a popular scary storyline, facing criticism for the change.
The decision sparked a debate about the role of fear in children's experiences at theme parks.
fromWIRED
7 months ago

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

In these homes, a high value gets placed on achievement. I think the way these kids are created sends the message: "You're not good enough. You need to achieve. You're not accepted."
Parenting
Portland
fromPortlandTribune.com
7 months ago

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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