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7 Stereotype-Defying Ways of Understanding the Children of Single Parents
Mention single parents and someone will immediately claim that their children are doomed. They will insist that they have scientific evidence on their side. Often, these people don’t really understand how to interpret scientific findings because they’ve had no training....
Your Personality Post Narcissistic Abuse: I Used to be Such a Nice Person
Sometimes, I miss the old Me. The Me that smiled all the time. The Me that never got angry. The Me that “couldn’t say boo to a goose”...
Raising Vegan Children
*This post is by contributor Heidi Leabman, LSCW-R, SE
I am a psychotherapist, an ethical vegan for over 20 years, and a mom of a 13 year old girl. ...
The Secret to Overcoming Procrastination is Exactly What You Think
We all succumb to procrastination from time to time. But for people with ADHD, the tendency to put things off can become especially problematic. You’ve probably already discovered that telling yourself you’ll “do it later” is a recipe for disaster....
Today I Love Broken Hearts
Today I love broken hearts, for their pain measures the depth of our love. I love realizing that I have people in my life that I would miss greatly, and I love telling them so....
Hiding ADHD Symptoms
In my last post, I talked about situations where hyperactive symptoms might not be noticed because they aren’t necessarily in-your-face, bouncing-off-the-walls, stereotypical hyperactivity.
That got me thinking about another reason ADHD symptoms in general might not be noticed: if ADHDers themselves hide their symptoms!...
8 Ways to Minimize What’s Bad about Social Media and Keep What’s Good
Do you love social media but also hate it? Do you find yourself drawn to it, again and again, while a little voice in the back of your head is...
Podcast: Religion and Mental Illness
From leisure activities to politics to relationships, people tend to be influenced by their religious beliefs. In this episode, Gabe and Michelle discuss the pros and cons of religious influence...
3 Summer-Inspired Creativity Exercises
A few weeks ago, I ran into 6 Ways Daily Exercise Skyrockets Your Productivity and among some of the usual suspects (exercise will improve your mood,...
New Research Highlights Urgent Need for Early Alzheimer’s Disease Detection and Intervention
“In my case, symptoms began to appear when I was only 57. In fact, the doctors believe early-onset Alzheimer’s has a strong genetic predictor, and that it may have been...
Early Puberty in Girls Tied to Greater Risk for Migraine
Adolescent girls who reach puberty at an earlier age may be at greater risk of developing migraine headaches, according to a new study by the University of Cincinnati (UC) College...
Preterm Babies Less Likely to Have Romantic Relationships in Adulthood
A new study has found that adults who were born pre-term — under 37 weeks gestation — are less likely to form romantic relationships, have sexual relations, or experience parenthood...
Exercise May Improve Mood, Anxiety in Older Adults Getting Chemotherapy
Older chemotherapy patients who engage in low- to moderate-intensity exercise at home may experience improved anxiety, mood and social and emotional well-being, according to a new study published in the...
Just Seeing Green Space May Ease Cravings for Alcohol, Cigarettes, Junk Food
A new study shows a link between being able to see green spaces from your home and reduced cravings for alcohol, cigarettes, and harmful foods. The study is the first...
