Most people think of children as being naturally social. It’s common to see kids comfortably interacting with each other, making new friends, and accepting one another right away. But, that’s not the case for every child. Kids can experience social anxiety just as easily as adults. As a parent, it’s important to recognize the signs […]
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Getting divorced isn’t easy for anyone. Even if things ended amicably, there are situations that will never be the same if you share children with your former spouse. With the holidays around the corner, now is the time to start discussing your plans. Before now, you probably had yearly traditions that you did together with
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Several different types of therapy can help families in need. The goal of family therapy is often to: Improve communication Solve problems together Learn how to express feelings/emotions Manage anger Family therapy also helps different members within the family to develop coping skills. Many aspects of it are similar to individual therapy. There are
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None of us are trying to have unhealthy relationships purposely. But sometimes, it can be hard to know what is healthy and what is harmful. Plus, it can be tricky to recognize which areas may need improvement in your relationship. So, where can you start? When it comes to relationships, one of the essential aspects
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Who doesn’t want the fairytale romance or to fall in love with someone and have it feel like a scene from a movie? Some great loves can, indeed, feel that way. But the signs that you’ve found “the one” aren’t always as apparent as you might like them to be. You probably won’t see literal
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As a parent, you probably understand that kids get frustrated from time to time. Younger children can have a hard time knowing how to express their feelings in healthy, effective ways. As they grow and learn, you can show them how to deal with frustration and even anger the right way. However, some children struggle
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When you’re dealing with PTSD, it can be difficult to know what might trigger a flashback or cause your symptoms to flare up. It’s not uncommon for PTSD to cause regular anxiety or make you feel like you don’t have control over your own emotions. If you’ve had the disorder for a while, you probably
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Body image issues are nothing new. But, they have become exacerbated in recent years thanks to social media, photo filters, and other forms of technology driving the way young girls are “supposed” to look. People, in general, tend to feel more judged than ever before. Even adults aren’t immune to experiencing low self-esteem due
When you think about social anxiety, it’s rare to think about how it might affect a child. Most people think about adults in social situations or in the workplace. But, it’s not uncommon for children to experience social anxiety and struggle with relationships. There are several potential causes for social anxiety in children. They may
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ADHD is a condition that pretty much everyone is aware of. However, there are many misconceptions about ADHD, what it looks like, and how it affects someone. The symptoms and behaviors associated with ADHD are indeed things that everyone experiences normally. However, those with ADHD experience them to a much higher degree. So it affects
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