Family Conflict

Family Conflict

Family conflict is normal. It can be healthy for parents to argue in front of children. Kids can learn from parents how to argue effectively, with purpose, and how to apologize and move forward.

My Child’s Early Temperament

We arrive into this world with our own, unique temperament. Developmental psychologists look at a range of issues related to temperament.

Angry Teen

Teens Coping with Anger

Teenagers are commonly given a bad reputation for being unnecessarily angry. It is important to remember emotions are not bad or wrong.

Social Media and Your Health

The algorithms of social media are designed to be addictive. Without being an informed consumer of social media, your mental health can suffer.

Panic Attack

Panic Attack Diary

You can recover from panic attacks by learning how to cope with them because the attacks will generally fade away once you lose your fear of them.

Fear is Like a Light Switch

We are not born with fears. We develop them. We learn quickly, and we do not forget things that frighten us.

How Much Do You Handle?

How Much Do You Handle?

The level of demand that can be easily tolerated varies over time, and from person to person.

Newton's 3 Laws of (e)Motion

Newton’s 3 Laws of (e)Motion

Nice Words

When Nice Words Don’t Help

He doesn’t accept himself. Against this intensely negative self-focus, your compliments don’t stand a chance.

Interview with High Schoolers