Use ‘Social Stories’ to Help Kids Navigate Big Transitions
If only there was a Bluey episode for every problem you encounter as a parent to young kids. If only there was a book specific enough to encapsulate your child’s…
The Gross Things Your Kids Eat That Are Dangerous (and the Ones That Are Just Gross)
Photo: Andrew Lundquist (Shutterstock) Babies don’t just explore the world with their hands and eyes. These curious creatures also learn about it with their mouth and will put anything in…
Are You Exercising for Your Mental Health, or Just to Escape Your Problems?
Photo: KieferPix (Shutterstock) Exercise can be an effective way of dealing with mental health issues. Either alongside or (for mild cases) in place of therapy and medication, going for a…
Stockholm Syndrome, Midlife Crises, and 10 More Suss ‘Phenomena’ in Pop Psychology
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) Grit, or the drive to persevere despite setbacks, is a favorite subject in the teaching world. It’s not that grit doesn’t exist—we can certainly describe this trait…
These Are the Signs Your Child May Be Depressed
Photo: Iren_Geo (Shutterstock) It’s the season for seasonal depression. Children can get seasonal affective disorder, too, but they can also suffer from depression. While many children are described as anxious,…
Kids Can Get the ‘Winter Blues’ Too
Photo: Mariana Serdynska (Shutterstock) The days are getting shorter and with the darker days, some people feel their mood getting darker, too. While some people thrive in the spirit of…
How to Tell the Difference Between Sadness and Depression
Given how we use the words “sadness” and “depression” in everyday life and in pop culture, it can be hard to differentiate one from the other. Even though they might…
Use the ‘Spotlight Technique’ to Stop a Cycle of Worry and Anxiety
Photo: Matusciac Alexandru (Shutterstock) As humans, when we don’t know how something is going to turn out, it’s normal for us to worry. Sometimes, that worry takes the form of…
The Difference Between a Collector and a Hoarder
Photo: Olena Yakobchuk (Shutterstock) Collectors and hoarders both buy more things than one could argue they “need,” and may be reluctant to give up the stuff they have. And they…
Why Basically Everyone Should Be Screened for Anxiety Disorder
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) The lingering pandemic, rising crime, an uncertain economy: All good reasons to visit your doctor to get screened for anxiety, or so says the federal government. The…