Concussions Not Just A Football Problem: Are You at Risk?
When your brain sustains enough force, whether its from direct impact or whiplash, a mild traumatic brain injury or concussion can occur. And, if it's not detected or handled properly, resulting brain damage can occur. You don't have to be on a playing surface to experience a concussion. They happen frequently in normal daily activities. Here is what you need to know:read more (Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center)
Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center - December 22, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Harry Kerasidis, M.D. Tags: Child Development Cognition Parenting Sport and Competition Source Type: news
Domination or Partnership? How Does Your Family Stack Up?
Do you have a partnership system, an environment that encourages positive development of all within the family, or adomination system, where one person is dominant over the others?read more (Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center)
Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center - December 21, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Darcia Narvaez, Ph.D. Tags: Ethics and Morality Happiness Health Parenting abuse domination family life flourishing partnership violence Source Type: news
Child Free Holidays
Learning to reframe your thoughts, cultivate gratitude, and establish boundaries will help you navigate the holidays in a productive, happy, and healthy manner.
read more (Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center)
Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center - December 21, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Sharon I. Praissman and Emma Williams Tags: Happiness Health Parenting Source Type: news
Why Dad’s “Talk” is Important
Does it matter if Dad doesn’t discuss emotions? Yes, yes, yes!read more (Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center)
Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center - December 19, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Darcia Narvaez, Ph.D. Tags: Child Development Intelligence Parenting Relationships babies dads fathers mental state language mentalizing Source Type: news
Learning Mindful Parenting From Dragon Moms
"Parenting, I’ve come to understand, is about loving my child today. Now."read more (Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center)
Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center - December 19, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu, Ed.D. Tags: Child Development Happiness Parenting Resilience dragon parenting mindful tiger parenting Source Type: news
Holiday Gift Guide for Parents of Children with Autism
Confused about what to get your friend of family member who has a child with autism or special needs? Most of the time, they just want what any other parent would like – a gift from the heart that shows that you really care. I’ve worked with Shannon Penrod, host of Autism Live, to compile some go-to gifts that are sure to please.read more (Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center)
Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center - December 18, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Darren Sush, Psy.D., BCBA-D Tags: Autism Creativity Happiness Parenting Christmas gift gifts Hannukah holiday holidays parents special needs toys Source Type: news
“Mr. Mom” The New (or Old?) Normal
When it comes to parenting, mothers traditionally get all of the attention. But biology and evolution show us that dads are essential too.read more (Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center)
Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center - December 18, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Darcia Narvaez, Ph.D. Tags: Child Development Evolutionary Psychology Parenting Relationships alloparenting alloparents fatherhood paternal investment testosterone Source Type: news
“Mr. Mom” The Old Normal
When it comes to parenting, mothers traditionally get all of the attention. But biology and evolution show us that dads are essential too.read more (Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center)
Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center - December 18, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Darcia Narvaez, Ph.D. Tags: Child Development Evolutionary Psychology Parenting Relationships alloparenting alloparents fatherhood paternal investment testosterone Source Type: news
5 Things To Do When You Feel Your Temper Rising
The most effective thing you can do is restore yourself to calm before you act. read more (Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center)
Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center - December 18, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Laura Markham, Ph.D. Tags: Parenting peaceful parenting raising kids Source Type: news
Parent, Adolescent, and How Each Other "Turns Out"
Just as the adult child doesn't quite "turn out" like the parents expected; parents don't quite "turn out" as the adult child expected. And that has to be okay.read more (Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center)
Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center - December 18, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Carl E. Pickhardt, Ph.D. Tags: Child Development Evolutionary Psychology Happiness Parenting acceptance adjusting parental expectations disappointment with children disappointment with parents how adolescents turn out how children turn out how parent/adult child tur Source Type: news
When Teens Shut Down Communication
When teenagers stop communicating or refuse to participate in a conversation, parents can get very frustrated and often don't know what to do. My suggestion is to give a few choices and say that you want and value the teenager's input. Adolescents want to be heard and want to participate in decisions that impact their own lives.read more (Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center)
Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center - December 17, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Fred Peipman, Ph.D. Tags: Child Development Parenting Source Type: news
Listen Up Grandma: Go Ahead and Spoil Your Grandchildren!
Many parents complain when grandparents spoil their grandchildren, especially when it comes to food. But food has the power to create connections, to build bonds, to make magical memories.(It might even get the grandchildren to look up from their devices!) read more (Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center)
Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center - December 17, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Dina Rose, Ph.D. Tags: Child Development Diet Parenting children ' s eating habits grandchildren Grandparents holidays sweets treats Source Type: news
10 Mind-blowing Books from 2014
Every year I post the top 10 books that I digested for the year.
This was the best year of reading that I can remember.
Expect to find a few that are off the beaten path.
enjoy!read more (Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center)
Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center - December 17, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Todd B. Kashdan, Ph.D. Tags: Happiness Parenting Personality creativity evolutionary psychology Manson pixar robert peace Scientology Seneca stoicism Source Type: news
Home for the Holidays: The Big Visit
Exams are over and hundreds of thousands of students are heading home for the holidays! Yes, sleep deprived, hungry, laundry-bearing college students are on their way home to enjoy a nice long winter break. Most of them are looking forward to catching up with friends, ransacking the kitchen, and the best part of all… doing nothing for the next few weeks. read more (Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center)
Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center - December 15, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Raychelle Cassada Lohmann, M.S., L.P.C. Tags: Child Development Parenting Relationships college students holiday stress holiday visits Source Type: news
Why Synchronize and Bond With Your Children
The development of healthy synchronic bonds is the cornerstone of adaptive social life, and it starts in infancy.read more (Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center)
Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center - December 15, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Darcia Narvaez, Ph.D. Tags: Child Development Parenting Resilience Stress attachment oxytocin relationships synchrony Source Type: news
