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Parents, steeped in positive parenting, have become wary of punishing their children, for fear of causing irreversible psychological damage. The consequences, she says, have been startling.
When people talk about relationships, the conversation often revolves around red flags, warning signs that signal trouble ahead.
Why compatibility alone isn't enough for a lasting relationship — and the psychological practice that determines whether couples stay genuinely invested over time.
Many couples assume that relationships are tested mainly by conflict, but one of the most influential studies in relationship ...
Parents often continue offering advice well into their children’s adult lives, and psychology suggests that this reflects an ongoing pattern of family support rather than an inability to let go. A ...
"Did you talk to the doctor?""Don't forget your umbrella.""You see, if I were in your shoes..."Almost every adult has probably ...
Leaving a toxic relationship is incredibly difficult, even when the signs are clear. Emotional dependence, manipulation, and the lingering hope for improvement trap individuals. Many hold onto past ...
There's a scene that plays out in almost every family. A holiday dinner, a Sunday lunch, someone's birthday gathering. The child ...
To celebrate Pride month this year, we’ve covered recent research related to the LGBTQ+ community, recommended books by, about, and for trans people, and discussed what intimacy might look like beyond amatonormativity…
Some parents strive to do everything with perfection. However this perfection can sometimes make parenting more of a “performance ...
We've all heard someone say it. "Why does this keep happening to me?"After a breakup, it's easy to blame bad luck, toxic partners, timing, astrology, family pressure, or modern dating. Sometimes those ...
How do you know if someone is truly meant to be part of your life Is it the butterflies, the late-night conversations, or the ...
Are you paying more attention to your phone than your child? If so, don’t be surprised if they are insecure about your relationship with them.
Pride Month often emphasizes celebration, allyship, and the message that “love is love.” But what counts as love? Which relationships are valued and respected? Do relationships have to be romantic to be considered valid…
Loneliness is more dangerous than you think. In fact, a recent survey published by the American Psychological Association notes that loneliness has become a defining feature of life in America. More ...
Retirement can sometimes feel lonely and isolating for seniors. That's because it often involves leaving behind a long-standing ...
and all you wanted was somebody who cares. —Michelle Branch During the current pandemic, almost all of us—those working in ...
Happy Pride Month! Under the LGBTQ+ umbrella, the “T” stands for transgender. Although the term “transgender” is often used to refer to people who transition from one gender to another, it includes the full spectrum of…
Most people believe they would leave a relationship if it became unhealthy. Yet in reality, many stay far longer than they intended.
Most relationship advice focuses on what you give. New research suggests the more important question is what you receive, and it ...
My name is Carol Grisham LMFT. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (often referred to as Talk Therapy) and other modalities ...
To celebrate Pride Month, this week’s blog highlights current statistics surrounding LGBTQIA+ identification and recent research exploring queer joy, belonging, and inclusivity. [1] The prevalence of LGBTQ+…
Scientists at Stanford may have uncovered a hidden reason our brains decline with age. Studying the ultra-short-lived turquoise killifish, researchers discovered that the cellular machinery responsible for building…
CBD may be doing far more than just easing pain or anxiety — new research suggests it could help fight Alzheimer’s disease by calming the brain’s runaway immune response. In experiments using Alzheimer’s mice, scientists…
A newly identified protein called GPNMB may play a major role in helping Parkinson’s disease spread through the brain. Researchers discovered that immune cells release the protein in response to damaged neurons, creating…
One of the biggest challenges long-term couples face is maintaining a sense of erotic connection while managing the realities of everyday life. The longer partners live together, the easier it can become to slip into a…
Scientists in Japan have created powerful new vitamin K-based compounds that may help the brain regenerate lost neurons — a breakthrough that could one day change how diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are…
USC researchers have identified potential new drug compounds that may reduce the brain inflammation linked to Alzheimer’s disease, especially in people with the high-risk APOE4 gene. The compounds target cPLA2, an enzyme…
Many parents who grew up in difficult homes carry a version of the same promise: They're not going to be with their own children ...
For years, millions of women have lived with a condition whose name never fully captured their lived experiences. The term “polycystic ovary syndrome” (PCOS) has long been criticized for being misleading, incomplete, and…
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