9 Tools for Middle Schoolers to Master Conflict
“I felt like you really betrayed me when you did that to me,” my daughter sternly said to me. I replied, “That came across a little harsh, and I was put on the defensive. Can you try another word?” She responded with, “OK…When you did that to me, I felt insecure…Ugh, that isn’t right either! […]
How miscommunication happens (video)
Have you ever talked with a friend about a problem, only to realize that he just doesn’t seem to grasp why the issue is so important to you? Have you ever presented an idea to a group, and it’s met with utter confusion? What’s going on here? Katherine Hampsten describes why miscommunication occurs so frequently, […]
5 Tips for Talking to Kids About Mental Illness
If you’re a parent and you or another family member has experienced mental health concerns, you might be worried about talking to your children about them. Should you discuss it at all? If you do, what should you say? Your first reaction may be to avoid talking about it all together. However, I’ve learned as […]
When Hate Leads to Depression – NY Times Op Ed
This Week in Hate highlights hate crimes and harassment around the country since the election of President Trump. Women afraid to go out in public. College students struggling in school. Employees feeling unsafe on the job. People of all walks of life experiencing anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. These are some of the mental […]
Six Strategies for Effective Learning (infographic)
16 Tips for Drama-Free Parenting
by Laura Markham, PhD, Contributor to Family & Parenting on AllThingsHealing.com Parents often ask me how to get along with their suddenly volatile preteen daughter. It’s a shock when your previously sweet little girl starts throwing tantrums again. Twelve-year-old girls can be moody, overdramatic, self-centered, focused almost solely on friends, close-mouthed, surly, back-talking, and condescending […]
Gardening with Kids: How It Affects Your Child’s Brain, Body and Soul
For parents struggling to find ways to encourage their kids to eat a healthy and balanced diet, gardening can be an important tool. Don’t let the idea overwhelm you. Gardening doesn’t require a perfectly level, large or sunny backyard. Try planting in a small raised bed or growing a few edibles in existing landscaping. Lean […]
Islamophobia: Psychologists are studying the impact of anti-Muslim sentiment
Islamophobia Psychologists are studying the impact of anti-Muslim sentiment and exploring ways to prevent it By Rebecca A. Clay | April 2017, Vol 48, No. 4 |Print version: page 34 When President Donald Trump first tried to stop citizens from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States, he cited the Sept. 11 terrorist […]
How we remember (infographic)
When Your Child Hits You: A script
“For me the biggest problem still remains my own anger and fear when my boy is crossing the line — especially regarding safety. He has hurt me badly so many times. I know that probably he didn’t mean it but the pain sometimes brought me to tears. I wish I could remain calm in those […]
How to Avoid the Pursuer-Distancer Pattern in Your Relationship
Jane: “Why do you do that?” John: “Do what?” Jane: “You ignore me.” John: “No, I don’t.” Jane: “We need to talk about this. You’re doing it now.” John: “I don’t see the problem. You’re overreacting.” Jane: “No, I’m not!” John: “I don’t want to talk about this anymore.” Jane is pursuing. John is distancing. […]
The Symptoms of Postpartum Depression & Anxiety (in Plain Mama English)
What does it feel like to have postpartum depression or postpartum anxiety? What are the signs or symptoms? How do you know when you have it? And if you do have it, what should you do? Below we will explain the signs of postpartum depression and anxiety, but in what we call “plain mama English.” We won’t use words […]