First, above all, know that if your child is more reserved or introverted, there is nothing to be “fixed!” In some cases, children might need to work to develop self-confidence and overcome shyness (shyness-rooted in anxiety- is different than introversion), but the reserved child does not automatically need “fixing.” Some children are simply designed this…
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NY Times on Attachment
Attachment theory is one of my favorite things to study, talk about, and apply. Why are you the way you are? While there are many factors I am glad to see that the NY Times featured an article on the subject which you can read about here. Philly.com recently reviewed the article which you can…
Do Anti-depressants Work?: A podcast
While I haven’t completely gotten into the podcast craze like some, I love Science Vs, mostly because I like to dissect fads and trends and see where the truth lies. This most recent podcast about anti-depressants is interesting so thought I would share. You can listen to it by clicking here. (**Please note: this podcast…
High Functioning Anxiety
Many people don’t realize that they struggle with anxiety, but instead call it workaholism, perfectionism, or something of the sort. They appear calm and together on the outside but on the inside, their thoughts are negative, sometimes obsessively whirling through their minds. This video from Huffington Post is a few months old, but still applicable…