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Solutions for Depressed or Anxious Teens: How Teenagers Can Get Help for Feelings of Depression and Anxiety

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Signs of ADD or ADHD: Understanding Attention Deficit Disorder, ADD and ADHD

By: Emily Rogers

What is Childhood Schizophrenia? Child Schizophrenics and Symptoms of a Schizophrenic Child

By: Emily Rogers

Anxiety Symptoms in Children: How to Recognize and Help a Child with an Anxiety Disorder

By: Emily Rogers

Anxiety in Children: Symptoms of an Anxious Child, Treating Childhood Anxiety Disorder

By: Emily Rogers

Vygotsky's Theory of Child Development: Social and Cultural Forces in Learning

By: Jeffrey Donaldson

Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development: Understand the Developing Child's Mind and How Kids Learn

By: Jeffrey Donaldson

Help for Depressed Teenagers: How Teens and Adolescents Can Deal With Feelings of Depression

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Bilingual Children Learn Better: Learning Another Language Leads to More Attentive Kids

By: Marcia Passos Duffy

An Overview of the Oedipus and Electra Complexes: An Introduction to Freud's Concept of the Phallic Stage in Children

By: Sabrina Louise Webb

Treating Phobias in Children: How to Reduce Anxiety Attacks in Adolescents and Teens

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Children of the Screen are Losing Their Identity: How the Internet is Negatively Affecting Youth Identity Development

By: Kaila Krayewski

Praying for Healing From Illness: Doctors and Kids With Cancer Pray Together to Fight Disease

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

How Religion Increases Depression in Teens: Going to Church Affects an Adolescent’s Mood and Behaviors

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Therapeutic Clowns for Sick Kids: How Humor Helps Heal Children with Cancer & Other Illnesses

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

School Bullying Is Learned at Home: How Authoritarian Parents Influence Children’s Behavior at School

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Conjoint Family Therapy: Why Therapy that Involves the Family Is Excellent for Children

By: Pauline Kafka

Effective Child Management: Understanding the Basics of Disciplined Parenting

By: Pauline Kafka

Childhood Depression: Recognizing Symptoms of Extreme Sadness in Adolescents

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Forced Apologies: Demanding that Children Apologize May Undermine Important Lessons

By: Pauline Kafka

School Psychologists and Related Personnel: The Professionals Hard at Work Helping Kids Learn Better

By: Pauline Kafka

Dealing with a Nagging Child: Constructively Managing Your Child's Repeated Requests

By: Pauline Kafka

Managing Separation Anxiety: Helping Parents Intervene to Decrease Clinging Behavior

By: Pauline Kafka

The Value of Playgroups: Activity that Benefits Mom and Tot Emotionally and Socially

By: Pauline Kafka

Setting Limits for Kids: Why Saying No to Children Can Be a Struggle Worth Having

By: Pauline Kafka

Kindergarten Derogations in Quebec: Helping Parents Considering Early Advancement into School

By: Pauline Kafka

Child Development and Emotions in Play Therapy: Family Therapy Reveals How Playing Helps Kids Deal With Stress

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Video Game Addiction: Prevent Your Child from Becoming a Video Game Addict

By: Angela Ann Holloway

Play Therapy: Getting Your Money’s Worth at the Therapist’s Office

By: Angela Ann Holloway

Vintage Toys for Healthy Play: Developmental Psychologists Say Retro Play Develops Creativity

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Psychology Therapies for Children: Defining the Common Mental Health Treatments Effective with Kids

By: Pauline Kafka

Children and Behavioral Problems: How Parents Can Help Mental Health Experts Diagnose their Child

By: Pauline Kafka

New York Psychotherapist Murdered: Cognitive Behavioral Therapist Kathryn Faughey Stabbed By Patient

By: Laura Smith

Does Music Affect Teens? Can the Music Youth Listen to Affect Their Behavior?

By: Alex Keshen

Why Stars Struggle with Addictions: The Price of Fame May Be Higher Than We Realize

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Extroverts at Work: Extroverted Employees Work Differently than Introverts at Work

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Introverts' Holiday Stress: A Holiday Survival Guide for Introverted, Shy and Low-Key People

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Defining Fear of Intimacy: How to Move Past Fears of Intimacy in Marriage, Dating and Relating

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

The Key to Archetypes: What Story Are You Living? by Pearson & Marr, Book Review

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Protecting Personal Boundaries: How to Recognize Collapsed, Inflexible and Unhealthy Boundaries

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Setting Healthy Boundaries: How to Say No, Yes, and Never – And Not Feel Bad

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Coping with Stress and Anxiety: Easy Techniques to Reduce Feelings of Anxiety, Stress and Fear

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Treatments for Depressed Teenagers or Children: Antidepressants & Therapy Combine to Effectively Treat Depression

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Surviving an Extramarital Affair: Reconnecting after Marital Infidelity or Emotional Cheating

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Avoiding Emotional Infidelity: 10 Rules That Protect Your Marriage From Emotional Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Mental Health of College Students: Signs of Depression, Eating Disorders or Drug Abuse

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Find PMS Relief With Chocolate: Irritability & Bloating Eased With Herbal Remedies & Chocolate Bars

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

New Ways to Quit Smoking: To Stop Smoking Cigarettes, Look at More 'Stop Smoking Now' Ads

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

The Biology of Naps: Sleep, Biochemistry and Diet Combine

By: Dianne Rees

Introverts Aren't Highly Sensitive: The Differences Between Introverted, Extraverted & Super-Sensitive

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Aggressive Trends: Parent-Child Aggression

By: Melanie Lamprecht

Aggressive Behaviour: Why Do Some People Have Aggression and Others Not?

By: Melanie Lamprecht

Marijuana Triggers Mental Illness: Marijuana May Not Be Good Medicine

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Aggression: General Aggression Model

By: Melanie Lamprecht

Psychology of Happiness: Secrets to Getting & Staying Happy

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Resisting Temptation: Why You Succumb to Weakness & How to Stop

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Healthy Ways to Say I Love You: Keeping Your Relationship Strong & Vibrant

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Making New Habits: 10 Tips for Making Positive Changes & Breaking Old Habits

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Natural Remedy for OCD and Anxiety: Nutritional Supplements to Treat Mood Disorder

By: Feature Writer Elizabeth Richards

Getting Unstuck With Dr Joy: Dr Joy Browne's Simple Steps to Solving Problems

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Craving Comfort Foods: When You're Sad, You Crave Food That Makes You Feel Good

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Decreasing Work Stress: Signs of Stress & Decreasing Stress on the Job

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

New Insights About Birth Order: Being First or Last Born Affects Your Career, Health, & Personality

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

OCD Linked to Strep Throat: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Symptoms May Develop After Infection

By: Feature Writer Elizabeth Richards

Leaving Your Comfort Zone: Leave the Circle of Fear & Pursue Your Dreams!

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Stop Repeating the Past: 10 Ways to Break Away From Repetition Compulsion

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

School Shootings: Why They Kill & How to Stop Them

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Setting Yourself Up For Success: How & Why Visualization Works

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

6 Ways To Be A Good Friend: The Health Benefits of Friendship and a Strong Support Network

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Dr Phil McGraw's Love Advice: If You Love Yourself First, You're Ready for a Romantic Relationship

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

How to Detect a Lie: Signs that someone is not telling the truth

By: Feature Writer Sandra Williams

Why Female Serial Killers Kill: Why Murderesses Go Undetected Longer Than Murderers

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

The 9 Most Common Phobias: Fear of Public Speaking & Spiders Top the List of Phobic Behavior

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Why Optimists Are Healthier People: The Personality Trait Optimism Has Health Benefits

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Tips For Improving Self-Confidence: How the Traits of Confident People Boost Your Self-Esteem

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

The Benefits of Video Games: Why We're Addicted to Gaming (Especially PlayStation, X-Box & Wii)

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

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