Newton's 3 Laws of (e)Motion

Newton’s 3 Laws of (e)Motion

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First Law of (e)Motion: Every emotion tends to remain in that…
Teens & Stress

Teens & Stress

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Stress is how you respond to “stressors.” And stressors are…
social language group

Social Language Group

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Plum Tree Child & Adolescent Psychology and Beyond Words…
when nice words don't help

When Nice Words Don’t Help

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Your daughter cries, “I wish I were pretty.” Your son mutters,…
Preparing Your Child for the IQ Test

Preparing Your Child for the IQ Test

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Parents want their child's IQ tested for a variety of reasons.…

Interview with High Schoolers

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Several bright and insightful St. Charles High School students recently…

Perfect Child

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Many parents ask me if perfectionism is problematic in kids.…

Self-Esteem (“I got this, Mom”)

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Good self-esteem is the ultimate buffer in kids' lives. It bolsters them…