Most kids with OCD know their thoughts or compulsions might not make sense.They get it, but they’re stuck. When we try to explain why their fears are irrational – like why something isn’t dirty – it doesn’t help. It might even make them feel worse, like they’re being told the...
I would also recommend that you don’t spend a lot of time explaining and re-explaining your plan. If your child keeps asking you about it, it’s not because she didn’t understand. Continuing to explain it is like a yellow light at an intersection— it’s suppose to make people slow...
Getting your children into the entrepreneurial spirit is a great way to help them learn some valuable life lessons, money management, as well as leadership. With so many perks, it’s no wonder parents today are encouraging kids to start to think for themselves and launch their own ventures. ...
Fisher believes that oxytocin and vasopressin interfere with the dopamine and norepinephrine pathways, which might explain why passionate love fades as attachment grows. But passionate love doesn't necessarily have to burn out, either. According to a study published in the journal Social Cognitive and...
Many parents ask me how to approach the “monster under the bed”. I tell them not to tell kids that the monster isn’t there, they’re silly and monsters don’t exist. We must become friends with the monster. We shouldn’t scare the monster away. We need to understand it. ...
Manipulation is veiled influence or hostility that may seem benign, friendly, or flattering. It can be hard to detect or know how to respond. Read the signs
“Anxiously Attached” empowers you to break free from anxiety and cultivate emotional security. This book is Free on May 6, 2025 Kindle The Language Of Loss by Grace Foley: How do you explain death to a child? How do you hold space for their sorrow while managing your own grief?
Medication to help reduce the urges and impulses to eat nonfood items Is Pica a Form of OCD? Obessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) behavior patterns don't explain all types and cases of pica disorder. However, OCD has been associated with pica symptoms, sometimes leading to an OCD diagnosis.6...
“My friends and I have gone on vacation together for the last 20 years, and now we bring our partners and kids, too.” “She’s my BFF.” “My wedding had all my college buddies and their wives and girlfriends.” Viewing friendships this way can lead to a lot of pain and stress...
This passage gives you a little insight into how to become emotionally mature in a relationship. Hal’s immediate reaction was to simply act out his negative emotions. Instead, he made a decision to respond in a more positive (emotionally mature) way. Notice how that decision resulted in a ...