Understanding why your adult child might be so angry can be a difficult and painful process. An adult child's anger is often not just a random emotion but a response to deeper issues. To address this anger, use empathy and have a willingness to empathize with the child. Understanding why...

The Hidden Triggers: 3 Reasons Your Adult Child Is So Angry

When I think of my son's mind, I imagine a bumblebee buzzing to and fro in hurried movements until a beautiful flower slows it down. The bee will stop, smell the roses, and sip from its sweet nectar before buzzing off again. We could all learn something from bees, and that's exactly how I feel about my son, who was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 5. Here's how the last year has gone.

This Is How I'm Helping My 6-Year-Old With ADHD Succeed This School Year

Rising star Yoo Yi Soo is facing serious bullying claims from a former classmate. On August 15, a post titled "Exposing Yoo Yi Soo, a Contestant on Heart Signal 4, for Bullying" went viral with over 89,000 views. The original poster (OP) claims Lisa, also known as Yoo Yi Soo,...

Rising Star Faces Bullying Allegations From Schoolmate: ‘My Only Request is an Apology for My Pain’

Emotional divorce is when a couple, still legally married, experiences a significant emotional separation. In an emotional divorce, a couple can experience fear, relief, sadness, anger, hope, or even personal growth. Lack of communication creates an emotional chasm, making a couple more like roommates than life partners. An “emotional divorce”...

3 Signs of Going Through an "Emotional Divorce"

SHERBROOKE, Quebec — Move over, sugar rush. There’s a new culprit behind toddler meltdowns, and it fits in the palm of your hand. A recent study identifies a concerning connection between tablet use in early childhood and an increased tendency for emotional outbursts, challenging our assumptions about the role of technology in child development.

Tablet time linked to terrible temper tantrums in children

New data sheds light on stereotypically sullen teenagers, and it turns out they are more complex than you may think. Here’s what they actually need from you.

What your teen actually wants you to do when they are upset

Perfectionists tend to be preoccupied with feeling important. Perfectionists struggle to meet others' needs because they don't match theirs. Humility entails accepting how limited our ability to fix and solve problems actually is. Self-love, silencing the inner critic, and eliminating negative emotions together constitute the pursuit of any perfectionist. On...

The Shame of Perfectionism

Three levels of social needs must be met to feel fulfilled in life. It’s better to focus on quality rather than quantity of social relations. Escaping the loneliness trap is especially difficult for seniors. The specter of loneliness looms large over our aging population. As we get old, loved...

How to Avoid Feeling Lonely in Later Life

Through the lens of affect psychology, underlying emotions that motivate addiction behaviors can be explored. Shame responses often form the core of pathology, yet shame is often hidden or remains unacknowledged. Coping responses to shame include attacking others, attacking the self, withdrawal, and avoidance. The voluntary exposure of shame-based vulnerabilities...

The Hidden Struggle: Understanding Shame in Addiction

Emotions are created mostly from our expectations, past experiences, and energy level. The words we use to describe our experience shape how we feel. We can change our automatic habits of thought and access more joy. A 45-year-old client, I’ll call Marco, started psychotherapy with me by saying, “I’m unhappy,...

How to Stop Feeling Unhappy

Albert Einstein once said “I have no special talents, I am only passionately curious”. Clearly, he had some special talents, but knowing what to look for, and having an inquisitive mind, are incredible things that can lead to important discoveries. Curiosity plays an important role in problem-solving and learning new things, and keeps us engaged on a day-to-day basis. Curiosity can also help with self-reflection and observations about the behavior of others.

The Power of Curiosity and the Benefits of Boredom

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An Australian school community has been left outraged after a cherished crossing guard was banned from high-fiving student following a parent complaint about the innocent gesture.

Students of Mount Dandenong Primary School in Greater Melbourne will no longer receive high fives from their beloved crossing supervisor, John Goulden, during drop off and pick up after he was reprimanded by Yarra Ranges Council.

Goulden, who was recently crowned one of Victoria’s top crossing supervisors, has been warned by the council against “initiating unnecessary physical contact” with the children.



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Beloved school crossing guard banned from high-fiving students after parent complaint

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Hurried Child Syndrome, a term proposed by Dr. David Elkind, is characterized by a child’s exposure to pressures and demands that exceed their natural developmental stages. Children with this syndrome are often pushed to behave and perform like mini-adults. This rushing can manifest in various forms, such as accelerated academic programs, over-scheduling of extracurricular activities and early exposure to adult issues and media content leading to unrealistic expectations and pressure to mature quickly.

3 Ways to Protect Your Kids From "Hurried Child Syndrome"

You may assume that your child will begin kindergarten shortly after their 5th birthday, but that's not always the case. Depending on where your school places its age cutoff date for enrollment, your child may start kindergarten at 4, 5 or even 6. Because some parents assume — correctly or...

Is 'redshirting' worth it? What kindergarten parents need to know

The first teaser trailer is being released for a movie called "The Monkey." "The Monkey" is based on the Stephen King short story of the same name. It follows two brothers, both played by Theo James, who find an old monkey toy that was their fathers in the attic of their childhood home. That's when a series of deaths begin to happen and cause the brothers to throw the monkey away and move away from each other. However years later, the deaths begin to happen again and they must reunite to find a way to get rid of the monkey for good. "The Monkey" hits theaters on February 21st.

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In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

When my children left home after graduating from school, it felt like a bittersweet milestone—the end of an era. It was hard!. Friends and family offered well-meaning advice, reassuring me that I would adjust and that the kids would thrive (especially after surviving the first one leaving), but it didn’t ease the ache of watching them leave the nest.

Letting Go in Life Is Never Simple

The summer before college is a time of high emotions and high emotional intensity. Parents can take steps to help their child work through their anticipation and anxiety. This is the summer after graduating from high school as a senior and before starting college as a freshman. It’s that time of transition when your child is now officially a young adult, and both of you are waiting for college to begin. With that comes a great deal of emotion, such as anxiety, fear of the unknown, wanting to go, and wanting to stay home, and all of these feelings and thoughts collide… hard.

The Pre-College Summer of Anticipation

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When the High-School Jerk Grows Up

In many cases, bullying behavior stems from internalized shame and unhealed childhood trauma. Individuals who were bullies in childhood may continue to exhibit violence and antisocial...

When the High-School Jerk Grows Up

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