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Dear Pothead Mom, How brave of you for publicly admitting to a habit that so many parents secretly also share. I know that many, many parents can relate to you and feel unburdened by your confession. I just have one reaction: Do you really … Continue reading
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So I bet you think this article is going to be about those times when your kids openly let you know when you’re not being nice. You know the times: Like last week when you told them they were not … Continue reading
Here is a great resource for parents of kids/teens with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, etc. Basically a bunch of therapists got together and made a booklet with all of their favorite therapeutic activities, and put it on the internet as … Continue reading
While a 2013 study said otherwise, apparently couples that share housework do NOT have less sex. Here is the latest.
Bipolar disorder is often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed in pediatric populations.
Bipolar disorder in kids often includes rapid “mood cycling” (changes in mood) and irritability (I remember learning to be on the “lookout,” but don’t automatically diagnose bipolar disorder if I came across a child with frequent explosive anger.). Also of note, one study found that more that 80% of children with bipolar disorder also met criteria for ADHD (hyperactive, inattentive, impulsive.)
Please check out these articles for more information about the causes, presentation, and treatment for bipolar disorder in children.
http://www.thebalancedmind.org/learn/library/about-pediatric-bipolar-disorder?page=all
I came across a great blog for parents of kids with ADHD. Check it out for support, research, tips, and stories. A mom’s (and dad’s) view of ADHD
Unfortunately, there’s no alarm bell that magically signals the start of relationship problems. Usually, problems creep up on a couple, affecting their lives in ways that seemingly have little to do with the relationship. After several exchanges where he feels … Continue reading
1) The habit of noticing their feelings and needs and being empowered to express them (directly and respectfully). 2) The awareness that someone else’s feelings and needs are never “wrong” or to be argued. 3) The abilities to delay gratification … Continue reading
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A couple of months ago, I had one of those mommy out-of-body experiences where I was looking down on myself screaming at my five-year old son….And I couldn’t stop. It was scary, so of course, I started over-thinking it. I … Continue reading
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