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Kids' Emotions in Play Therapy

When kids feel overwhelmed, they may respond with aggressive behavior, bed-wetting, academic problems, or separation anxiety. Here's how play therapy can help. more...

Vintage Toys for Healthy Play

When it comes to enhancing imagination & developing creativity in children, retro play outweighs modern electronic toys. Vintage toys are eco-friendly & inexpensive, too. more...

Why Stars Struggle with Addictions

Actor Heath Ledger was famous, handsome, wealthy, & talented. On January 22, 2008, he was found dead of a possible overdose in his apartment in Manhattan. Ledger was 28. more...

Dealing with Introvert Guilt

"Introvert guilt" happens when you crave time alone, but feel embarrassed or guilty for neglecting your family and friends. Here's how to deal with introvert guilt. more...

Flirting Versus Cheating

Here are five main differences between flirting and cheating. As long as you stay away from emotional cheating, flirting is harmless and fun. more...

Extroverts at Work

Extroverts at work are a prime example of one of the Big Five Personality Traits - which is the exact opposite of introverts at work. more...

Introverts at Work

Many jobs require abilities that aren't natural for introverts. Understanding the introvert at work makes it easier for introverts and extroverts to succeed together. more...

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Setting Limits for Kids

By: Pauline Kafka

Psychologist, Pauline Kafka PhD, discusses reasons behind parents' difficulty setting limits through the word no along with the positive functions such limits provide. more...

Kindergarten Derogations in Quebec

By: Pauline Kafka

Psychologist, Pauline Kafka PhD, shares information and insights for Quebec parents considering derogating a child who misses the academic cut-off date for kindergarten. more...

Video Game Addiction

By: Angela Ann Holloway

This new digital drug works on the brain similarly to street drugs. Knowing the warning signs of addiction as well as the means of prevention and treatment are important. more...

Play Therapy

By: Angela Ann Holloway

Therapy is expensive and many parents have concerns about paying for a child to play. Still, decades of research have demonstrated many benefits to skilled Play Therapy. more...

Psychology Therapies for Children

By: Pauline Kafka

Psychologist, Pauline Kafka PhD, guides parents on effective therapies commonly used with children experiencing emotional issues or behavioral problems. more...

Children and Behavioral Problems

By: Pauline Kafka

Psychologist, P. Kafka PhD, suggests ways parents can help psychologists, psychiatrists & educators better evaluate & treat children's emotional or behavioral problems. more...

New York Psychotherapist Murdered

By: Laura Smith

Details the murder scene of the respected New York psychotherapist and explains the philosophy of her treatment of patients throughout her 20-year career. more...

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