Our faith -- whether a religious conviction, a commitment to human rights, or another set of deeply-held beliefs -- informs many of our life choices. So what happens when we lose these guiding principles? Although ...

There are times when even the most docile children appear to have the aggressive tendencies of a professional wrestler. While a certain amount of pushing and shoving is to be expected from all children, especially ...

I've always found it useful to remember that, from a child's perspective, a lie is simply the best solution to a problem that he can come up with at that moment. The real challenge for ...

Lying is a skill all children learn. It is a tool for avoiding blame or punishment, and for shoring up a poor self-image. While all children lie, some do it much more than others. Psychologists ...

Although it appears so deceptively simple that we take it for granted, learning to go to sleep is often as much of a challenge to children as learning to walk. Bedtime is a cue for ...

One of the most helpful elements in your recovery from a mental health issue is the quality of the relationship with the therapy professional and how consistent and trustworthy the connection remains between client and ...

The awkward statements and untimely behaviors of toddlers and preschoolers can offer us insight into how they are absorbing our culture. Feeling occasionally embarrassed by something your children do or say is as much a ...

Forgiveness can be a powerful catalyst for change, benefiting anyone who hopes to let go of the past. Experts at the Hoffman Institute believe they have a unique take on personal development. At the ...

Catastrophizing is an irrational thought a lot of us have in believing that something is far worse than it actually is. Catastrophizing can generally can take two forms. The first of these is making a catastrophe ...

It’s hard to know with any child when to say no, when to say yes, how much to push or set limits, or when to let him or her try to take flight, knowing he ...

"But we always have mixed nuts at Thanksgiving!" "But we always have turkey for Christmas dinner!" "But we always have the youngest child open the first Hanukkah present (this protested by the youngest)!" "But we always go to ...

Your Friendly, Authoritative Guide to the Latest in Traditional and Complementary Solutions Sometimes a book with multiple authors can be a train wreck. This is not one of those books, as each author brings a unique ...

If alcoholism seems like a lot to handle, imagine growing up with addicted parents. The alcoholic family is one of chaos, inconsistency, unclear roles, and illogical thinking. Arguments are pervasive, and violence or even incest ...

“You know what I never want to hear again? That I have great potential. It just feels like so much pressure.” Elly, the student sitting across from me in my office, is visibly upset. I've ...

A routine visit to a doctor or dentist raises anxieties in almost all children. While most take the necessary pokes and needle sticks in stride, or become upset only on occasion, a few toddlers and ...