Some Advice for People Who Knock It Before They Try It
Anyone who’s ever tried to get a toddler to try a novel food understands how big of a struggle trying something new can be. The conversation usually goes something like …
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Getting The Most Out of Therapy: How To Teach Your Therapist New Tricks
When you are in therapy, the assumption is that your therapist is helping you, and if she isn’t, it’s time to head for the hills. However, as with most things …
How Parents Can Make a Long-Distance Move Easier on Their Kids
Moving with kids: what could be more stressful? Many children – from kindergarten age to teens – are very resistant to the idea of uprooting and starting fresh in a …
We Belong Together: The Science of Belonging
Scientists believe that all human beings have what’s called a Need For Belonging, which encompasses a strong desire to be close to, and care for, other human beings. We believe, …
Research Backed Reasons to Keep Feeling Grateful After Thanksgiving
Now that Thanksgiving is over, you might be tempted to shelve the idea of gratitude until next year. However, according to several interesting research studies, it’s worth practicing gratitude on …
Fictitious Feeds: How To Help Your Kids Spot Fake News
Most people in this country can agree on the fact that we have a problem with fake news. We just can’t agree on who is doing the faking. Plus, there …
Should I Stay Or Should I Go: How To Know When To Quit Therapy
While many articles, like this one, focus on ways to know that you need therapy, far fewer discuss how to know when you are ready to end treatment. Perhaps, that …
How Friendships Change Over Time
If you are over the age of 25, we have a question for you. When was the last time you made a new friend? If you are struggling to think …
5 Tips to Help You Balance Self-Care With Being An Informed Citizen
If it seems like you can’t turn on the news without seeing something awful, you aren’t alone. Most news outlets, are businesses after all, which means that they count on …
The World As Our Mirror: How Frames of Reference Affect Everyday Life
Two identical looking people walk into a room. Everyone in the room turns to stare. The first person thinks that everyone is looking at her because she looks terrible. She …