Guest post written by Michelle Ramos, PhD. Adolescent behavior problems are often classified as either internalizing or externalizing behaviors. Internalizing behaviors include things like anxiety, withdrawal, and depression—signs that a teen is…
Setting a Boundary, With Myself
Do you: Get trapped in your head and thoughts Go round and round with your internal dialogue Feel controlled by your thoughts, feelings, or body sensations Consistently find yourself thinking: Yes, but…
Is It Intuition or Anxiety?
My wonderful Mexican mom was a bit forgetful, which has led to plenty of laughs over the years. When she can’t find her keys or purse, we typically find them stashed in…
Should Children Have Their Cellphones in the Classroom?
Any new technology is going to take a while to understand. I can still remember when there was panic over kids using calculators in the classroom and the belief that children would…
Never Alone, Always Lonely |
We yearn to be connected to others. Developmental psychologists tell us we’re born with nonverbal behaviors that pull caring responses from others that help us to survive. As we grow older, if…
“Trad Wives” Today Live in a Highly Nontraditional World
Susan, a 29-year-old mother of three, is happy to stay at home with her kids. She is financially comfortable, has help when she needs it, and has the emotional support of her…
Hyperacusis: When Sound Becomes Intolerable
As the father of two deaf sons and the author of a book on the history of cochlear implants, I thought I knew a bit about hearing problems. I was still shocked…
The Buddha, Twain, and You: Wisdom for Taming Your Temper
Source: Image by 🆓 Use at your Ease 👌🏼 from Pixabay Anger. It’s a complicated emotion. One of the hardest, I think, for many of us to understand or learn how to…
Chronic Absenteeism and the Role of the Doctor’s Note
As all parents know, the start of a new school year stirs up anxiety. How could it not? Going back to school is like starting a new job without having met your…
Why Do People Join Groups That Thrive on Emotional Chaos?
Source: Vidi/Shutterstock When group goals override personal well-being Humans are inherently social animals, and the sense of belonging to a group is crucial for our health and well-being. Not all groups have…