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Explore seven deep ways injustice impacts emotional well-being and social cohesion, fuelling personal struggles and dividing communities. Learn how to recognize and address these effects.
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Most research on parenthood has traditionally focused on how children benefit from having a father figure. However, more attention is gradually being paid to the value of fatherhood for men themselves. Not only do children benefit greatly from having involved and engaged fathers, but men also gain from this bond,
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When it comes to mental health, it's not the amount of time we spend on social media that matters, but how we use it. The idea that social media is harmful to teens' mental health is well known. There is growing research linking "smartphone and social
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Developing social skills may be easier and more fun than you think. Helping children build impulse control and social skills can be an enjoyable process. In fact, many families already have the tools to do this, likely tucked away in their closets. Over the years, I’ve used a variety
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Learn how to spot the six clear signs of narcissism, from lack of empathy to manipulative behavior, and protect yourself from toxic relationships.
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In the media, narcissism is often portrayed by extreme personalities belittling others, power hungry behavior, and aggressive individuals. Seen this way, who would ever think there's a healthy side to what we usually view as a negative trait? Surprise: narcissism isn’t all bad. According to Kohut’s
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My desire to know what was wrong was exactly that: 'my' desire. What my child really needed was space. One evening, my child came home clearly upset his energy tense, his silence heavy. Trying to keep my own worry in check, I gently said, "Sweetheart, you seem
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Parents of teens with misophonia may struggle to understand what reasonable accommodations look like and worry that if they over-accommodate, their child may not be prepared for "the real world" outside the home. These concerns are understandable, especially from a parenting perspective where behavior is often the main
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Discover five insightful psychological traits that can help you spot a liar. Learn how to identify deception through body language, tone of voice, and more!
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There are two types of happiness, but only one leads to lasting joy. Most of us get stuck in the first type and miss out on the second, which leaves us with lower levels of well being. The good news? You can change that. Short Term Happiness Short term happiness
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Learn how to identify six clear signs of red flags in relationships early on to protect your emotional well-being and build healthier connections.
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Similar to families with alcohol addiction, a narcissistic family assigns specific roles to its members, functioning like a cast in a play. The narcissist takes charge, and to keep control and make this unhealthy system function, other family members are pushed into secondary roles. Often, the spouse enables the narcissistic