Self-injury has gained increasing recognition in the past decades, not only from psychologists and other mental health professionals, but also by popular culture. Books, television shows, music, fashion, and magazines have all referenced self-injury in some way over the last …
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Parenting your child can be a difficult, challenging, and often thankless task. Also, it can be rewarding and heartwarming. Most people who find themselves in the position of being a parent are not completely prepared for the overwhelming responsibility and …
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Charlotte’s parents describe her as a “chronic worrier.” She always tries to please others. If she does not go out of her way to help a friend, she is left feeling disappointed. She will often ask her parents, “What if …
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If you had to guess, how many hours per day would you say your child spends on electronic-related activities? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, a 2010 research study conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that children and …
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A loving parent recently expressed some concerns regarding her teenage son becoming overweight. She mentioned that her son was preoccupied with technology. His time was being consumed with cell phones, iPods, iPads, text messaging, emailing, video games, Youtube, and social …
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There has been much talk (even a movie) generated over the last few years regarding groups of girls in middle and high school that victimize students who are not a part of their group. Usually these girls are lead by …
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Experiencing anxiety is a normal and expected part of child and adolescent development. As kids and teens grow and face new challenges, they become more aware of new opportunities and also new threats in their world. Below is a list …
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The causes of moodiness and depression are varied and it is often difficult for parents to determine whether their child is suffering from depression or the typical mood variations of childhood. Children, adolescents and adults respond to and adapt differently …
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A recent study reported in the January 2009 issue of Pediatrics (Vol.123, No.1) found that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) adults who reported high levels of parental rejection in their teens were 8.4 times more likely to report having …
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As young children develop their ability to self-regulate, one of the challenges that parents frequently confront is the child’s display of temper tantrums. The lore of the “terrible twos” is widely known although the tantrums can sometimes continue past the …
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Substance use can be dangerous at any age; however, there is an increased risk when young adults use alcohol or other drugs. Not only is an adolescent’s brain 4-5 times more susceptible to brain damage than an adult’s brain but adolescents …
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The differences in performance between athletes is often very slim, so they often will do whatever it takes to obtain an advantage to succeed. Many athletes who wish to improve their performances train long hours to gain an edge over …
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The recent reports of bullying and suicides have been a tragic wake-up call. As a community, we need to work to better understand the serious consequences of bullying, to recognize suicide warning signs in the victims of bullying and to know …
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