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Getting to know a child is necessary in order to help that child to learn and grow. Part of getting to know a child is to learn about their interests....

Last year, I set out to live one of my biggest dreams—to travel the world full time. As a writer and coach, I can work from anywhere, so I did...

We know that ADHD is linked to substance use, but as is often the case with psychology research, there are some challenges in drawing conclusions about cause-and-effect. If ADHD symptoms put people at risk for substance use,...

Throughout the years that I’ve spent researching emotional abuse as a self-help author, I’ve communicated with thousands of survivors of narcissistic individuals as well as many manipulation experts. I have learned that there are certain things you

Remember when you were a student in school and you were required to write something, an essay or a speech or something of that nature? Remember how the assignment description would often contain a minimum number of words?...

“There are far too many silent sufferers. Not because they don’t yearn to reach out, but because they’ve tried and found no one who cares.” — Richelle E....

Today I love taking care of things and checking them off the list. I love that I know well enough how that old list will always be there and things get added to it,...

 Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an inpatient in a psych ward? In this two-part series, we go into detail about Gabe’s inpatient stay starting with...

ADHD is a complex neuro-developmental condition that often requires lifelong treatment and management. When your child receives an ADHD diagnosis, it’s a game-changer. Conventional parenting tactics, strategies, and wisdom often no longer apply....