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Same Difference: Embracing a Diversity of Learning Styles
Did you know there is a classroom at your child’s public school called the SDC? You may have wondered what that stands for and what that means, why certain kids are placed in that classroom. SDC ... Read More
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7 Ways to Get the ‘A-Ha!’ Moment You Need Right Now
We often treat “a-ha!” moments as if they happened passively, outside of our control. We say things like: And then it hit me. It just came to me out of the blue. Suddenly, my eyes were ... Read More
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8 Surefire Ways to Help Your Child Overcome Bullying
The signs for identifying that your child is being bullied are vast and often nuanced. Children often feel ashamed about being a target at school, so you may have to read between the lines ... Read More
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Mindful Grief: 3 Ways to Manage Your Sorrow
Editor’s note: Ashley Davis Bush, LICSW specializes in grief counseling and couples counseling and is the author of the book Transcending Loss. Her continuing education presentation ... Read More
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4 Keys to Enhancing Trauma Healing Outside the Therapy Room
The brain is an incredible organ. With trauma, its natural tendency is toward healing. The importance of working through trauma with a professional therapist is supported by numerous studies. ... Read More
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Why Do Teens Cut Themselves?
Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is in crisis, please click here for information about seeking help. Cutting is a popular way for teens to self-injure without the intent ... Read More
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I Finished Cancer Treatment! So Why Do I Feel Worse Now?
The day I had been waiting for had arrived. I’d finished cancer treatment and could move on with my life after nearly a year of difficult treatments. I remember the feeling of elation ... Read More
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Why Foster Parents Loom Large in Trauma-Informed Care
I work within the world of foster care. Kids we serve endure complex effects related to trauma from abuse, neglect, sometimes fetal drug/alcohol exposure, and the impacts of early development ... Read More
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Autism Parenting: 4 Secrets to Getting Dads More Involved
“How can I increase my husband’s involvement?” This is a question I get so often in my office, I thought I’d address it here. As I began writing on the topic, I decided I needed ... Read More
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You Have More Control Over How You Respond Than You Think
“What is wrong with you? This is not how I raised you! I raised you to use your brain!” So went a mom’s reaction when her daughter came to her for help after hurting herself in an ... Read More
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Friend Divorce: 6 Important Tips for Ending a Friendship
By the time you’re in your thirties and forties, you’ve met a substantial number of people. A small percentage of that group is made up of people you now call friends. In discussing ... Read More
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Redefining ‘Selfish’: Why You Should Put Yourself First
Psst. I have a little secret for you. Don’t let anyone know I told you this: Be selfish. I know that sounds like terrible advice. In fact, it’s the extreme opposite of what our mothers ... Read More