This guest post is brought to you by Dr. Samantha Rodman (also known as “Dr. Psych Mom” on her blog and social media). I really enjoyed this article- This is a common complaint of many of the women I see … Continue reading
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“Love” Unfit for a Hallmark Card
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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. (Article also posted on Mamapedia) For two days after the birth of our first child, my husband and I were overcome with this complex combination of calm and crazy. As first-time parents, we were so proud, so … Continue reading
Warning: Steer clear of this relationship wrecking ball!
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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. We’re all familiar with this cliché scenario: A wife stands there, “nagging” her husband with her hands on her hips, and her husband simply turns up the TV volume while he continues to look straight ahead … Continue reading
A SKILL that staves off depression in children
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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. Today’s children are at a higher risk for depression than in any previous generation. Almost one in ten children will experience a major depressive episode by the time they are 14 years old, and almost one in … Continue reading
Bad Relationships and Depression.
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Being alone is better than being in bad company. Read this.
The best thing a parent can do for a highly emotional child.
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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. I see many kids and teens that suffer from Depression, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality traits in therapy. Many parents want to know, “What causes my child to feel so sad , lonely, depleted, apathetic, or … Continue reading
Don’t want to fight? Try these simple conflict-busters.
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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. No, there isn’t going to be a flowery intro on this post; I’m just getting straight to the point (much like how your conversations will go if all goes right.)… But I should say that these … Continue reading
Free and Simple Ways to Increase a Child’s Self Esteem.
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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. (Article also featured on Lifehack) Healthy self-esteem is something that most parents strive to instill in their children. Having “healthy self-esteem” means being able to acknowledge both the positive and the negative aspects of one’s self … Continue reading
3 ways to bust anxiety.
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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. Anxiety is something that plagues nearly one in five adults in the US. Unwarranted fears, worries, uneasiness, unwarranted sense of urgency, panic, and “what-if” thoughts are hands-down the most common ailments of the adults, teens, and kids that … Continue reading
7 research findings that every parent should know
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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. There is so much “stuff” out there on parenting; It is sometimes difficult to parse out the latest theoretical fads from the findings that have been actually suggested by research. To make matters more complicated, every child … Continue reading
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