Children, Teens, & Adolescents

The funny thing about becoming an adult is that our brains tend to over complicate things. In fact, one could argue that human beings tend to be more rational during their childhood, rather than their formative adult years. If you’re currently searching for some words of wisdom or helpful life…

Let’s Talk About Love With the emergence of adolescence comes the emergence of intimate relationships. Intimacy can be a scary word for parents because our mind goes right to physical intimacy, and who wants to think of their child in a relationship like that? Intimacy, however, is also a feeling…

Q&A on Firstborn Parenting 1. What are some typical behaviors of the oldest child? Oftentimes, oldest children tend to be driven and ambitious. In addition, they can have a strong sense of responsibility, along with a healthy amount of self-confidence. 2. How does an oldest child tend to interact with…

“Sad, Mad, Irritable and Moody” A summary of long-term low level depression, Dysthymic Disorder with school age and adolescent boys Many parents are not familiar with “Dysthymic Disorder” but it is the most common form of depression and it is typically the longest lasting form; sometimes lasting for years. Often…

Infants and Children depend on adults to care form them, to provide them, and to give them love and attention. In fact, children entirely depend on adults to provider their needs. Whether and how these needs were met as a child, begin to shape a person’s attachment style. Anxious/ambivalent attachment…