Its normal for children to have some anxieties–the world is big, and many experiences are new and untested. Many kids are afraid of the dark, worried about shots at the doctor’s office, have a fear of being left alone, or feel anxious about an upcoming test. But what do you do when your child’s anxieties seem to be…
We have all heard about, and often unintentionally encountered, online pornography. While we know it is a problem, I think it is still very surprising to see how prevalent and available it really is. While these statistics are a few years old, they paint a very informative picture as to the enormity of this industry.…
Watch what happens for this baby when she does not get a response out of her mother: Does this feel familiar to you? Are you ever met with a still face, a blank expression, a seemingly indifferent or cold look? Have you ever found yourself going to great lengths just to get your partner’s attention? It’s…
I had a client once tell me that when he watched Star Trek as a child, he’d wish that he could be a Vulcan–that he too could be completely disconnected from emotion. For him, it was just too difficult to experience the constant pain of his emotions. So, he made a deliberate choice to shut…
Having a baby is one of life’s significant changes–whether it’s your first or sixth, it is always an adjustment for your body and your life. Women are very susceptible to depression during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Because of that, it is essential to tune into yourself and be aware of how your body responds…
Sometimes it’s hard to figure out how to make date night successful when you’re both exhausted and have a lot going on. It can be easy to get caught up in thinking that you need to be extra creative for it to “count,” or that you have to go out and do something extravagant. But…
As a parent or caregiver, teaching children about empathy can be a real challenge. It’s not a trait that comes naturally to most kids, especially in today’s society, where self-interest tends to be the norm. That’s why it’s essential to provide children with guidance and support as they learn to understand and care about the…
You have probably heard about IQ (Intelligence Quotient), a measure of cognitive intelligence. It is often used to assess a person’s ability to reason, learn, and solve problems. Emotional intelligence (referred to as EQ or emotional quotient) is the ability to identify, understand, and manage one’s own emotions, as well as to recognize and respond…