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What Invites Anxiety and Depression Into Our Lives?

Serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine are all chemicals that can lead a person to experience anxiety or depression. Even though medications are available to help mitigate the symptoms resulting...

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Recognizing Violence in Teen Dating

February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month With Valentine’s Day approaching, many look forward to sharing a day or evening connecting, romancing, and enjoying their partner or date....

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Why Kids Behave Negatively or Pull Away

Some children have a difficult time throughout their lives but can manage and yet, others will struggle to manage. A typical sign that a child is struggling to cope with changes in their life, the...

Books for Small Kids with BIG Feelings

4 Book Recommendations from a Children’s Therapist Emotions can be difficult to manage, especially for young children who don’t always have the language for their feelings! Books are a fantastic way...

The Power of Language

Remember when you were a kid and your parent stood over you and said something like, “You should be doing homework now instead of wasting time!” or “You know what you need to do? You need to talk to...

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Do I Have A Phobia?

If anxiety or fear has ever held you back from doing something you love—or even from living your daily life with ease—you’re not alone. Many people experience intense, persistent fears that can cause...

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Is My Teen Depressed or Just Sad?

There can be a fine line when comparing sadness with depression. They often look very similar. As parents, it is very important to learn to recognize the signs to look for in your children....

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Are You Faking Orgasms?

what's your motivation for faking orgasm? Many sexually active individuals, regardless of gender, have faked an orgasm at some point with a partner. Orgasms are generally viewed as one of the primary...

3 Steps to Help Your Kiddo Build Self Esteem

Self-esteem has been a buzz word for a while now. It’s important for parents to help develop their kiddo’s sense of self or self-esteem. Have you ever thought about how self-esteem is developed or...

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Separation Anxiety: What To Do?

You are getting ready to drop your sweet bundle of joy off at childcare, grandma’s, or the church nursery. As you walk up you are prepping them by saying, “Mama is going to be back in 2 hours, when...

5 Fabulous Fat Facts

We as a society are really self-critical and set high standards for ourselves, especially when it comes to weight and fatness. Almost everywhere you turn there are messages saying you need to lose...