What Is Parental Alienation & How To Cope?
Parental Alienation (PA) Did you know that 38% of all marriages end in divorce in the US alone? The newest statistics even tell us that 11-15% of high-conflict divorces lead children to parental alienation. What is that? Parental alienation (PA) is a specific family...
How to Cope with Emotionally Immature Parents
Our parents play a crucial role in our lives, showing us how the world works, guiding us through the labyrinth of different emotions, and providing the love and care we all need from day 1. But what if your parents are emotionally immature? What if you had to step...
The 4 Types of Parenting Styles
According to Pamela Li at Parenting for Brain, the 4 parenting styles commonly used in psychology are based on the unique work of developmental psychologist Diana Baumrind at the University of California at Berkeley in the 1960s. Maccoby and Martin also contributed by...
Selective Mutism in Children
Does your child talk at home or with friends but refuse to talk at school? A child with selective mutism (MS) will talk at some times and in some places, but not in others. This might start when your child goes to school. Sometimes, it starts when a child is younger....
Postpartum Psychosis: What It Is and What to Do About It
According to Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP), postpartum psychosis (PP) is a severe, but treatable, form of mental illness that occurs after having a baby. Postpartum psychosis (PP) is a rare illness, compared to the rates of postpartum depression or anxiety. It...
Tips for Parents with a Mental Illness
According to Mental Health America (MHA), mental health conditions can affect any person regardless of gender, age, health status, and income, and that includes people who have or want to have children of their own. Parenting is both greatly rewarding and a daunting...
The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Mental Health
According to the National Library of Medicine (NLM), trauma, including one-time, multiple, or long-lasting repetitive events, affects everyone differently. Some individuals may clearly display criteria associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but many...Contact us
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