Attachment is the emotional bond that forms between a child and their caregiver. When that bond feels safe, consistent, and loving, it helps children build secure attachment. Children with secure …
If you’ve ever watched your child build an elaborate story with toys, draw a picture out of nowhere, or act out a dramatic scene with dolls or action figures, you’ve …
Once your child begins play therapy, you may wonder what your role should be. Should you ask them what they talked about? Should you be doing something different at home? …
The holiday season can be a stressful time for many reasons, including increased obligations to spend time with family members. You may not get along with family members or the …
Approximately 7 in 10 Americans utilize a social media platform (e.g., TikTok, YouTube, Instagram). People spend approximately 2.5 hours on social media daily. Given the increasing popularity of social media …
The transition from teenager to young adulthood can be stressful for parents, as there are many unknowns and shifts in roles. The transition can be even more challenging when the …
There are many misconceptions about video gaming and how it affects mental health. More often than not, politicians and public commentators will link video gaming to negative consequences, such as …
Discussion of pathological demand avoidance (PDA) and requests for this diagnostic label have increased in the past few years. PDA was initially used to describe children who use “social manipulation” …
When you hear yoga and therapy, you may be imagining a hot yoga class to sweat the demons out. While that may have a therapeutic benefit for some people, this …
It’s easy to get caught up in the “magic” you see on Facebook that other families are creating. These families are eating dinner at the table together, baking 42 cakes, …
