Tag: Children’s Mental Health
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How to Choose the Right Psychologist for You
Selecting a psychologist is a deeply personal endeavor, and the right fit can make a significant difference in the success of your therapy. Here’s a guide to help you navigate this important decision. 1. Determine Your Needs Before starting your search, assess your needs. Are you seeking help for anxiety, depression, marital issues, career guidance,…
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Understanding the Role of Cognitive Biases in Our Everyday Lives
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s essential to make quick decisions, often based on limited information. Our brains have developed shortcuts or “heuristics” to help facilitate this. However, these shortcuts can sometimes lead to cognitive biases—systematic patterns of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment. But what exactly are these biases? And how do they affect…
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Salome and the Enchanted Locket
Salome was always different, even in the world of witches. She had hair the color of raven’s feathers, eyes that sparkled with a hint of mischief, and a heart too big for her tiny frame. Growing up in the secluded village of Glintbrook, she had always been drawn to the art of magic. Her father,…
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Companionship Beyond Words: The Psychological Reasons Behind Our Love for Pets
Over the centuries, domesticated animals have evolved from primarily functional roles in hunting or defense into becoming members of our families. In modern societies, it’s not uncommon to find households with one or more pets. The bond between humans and animals is profound and meaningful, and these relationships often transcend species boundaries. While the joy…
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The Impact of Losing a Father: Understanding Childhood Bereavement
Losing a loved one is an inevitable part of the human experience, but when such a loss occurs in childhood, particularly losing a parent, it has far-reaching psychological impacts. This article delves into the profound psychological effects on a child who has lost their father, understanding the short-term and long-term repercussions, and suggesting some therapeutic…
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Teaching Kids About Money: Tips for Raising Financially Savvy Children
Financial literacy is a valuable life skill that should be instilled in children from an early age. Teaching kids about money empowers them to make responsible financial decisions and fosters a healthy relationship with money as they grow into adulthood. In this article, we will explore practical tips for parents to raise financially savvy children,…
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This is How We Live Now, On the Go.
The way we used to live has drastically changed in today’s fast-paced world. A culture of mobility and adaptation has emerged as a result of the convergence of technological progress and the pressures of contemporary existence. We now accept a nomadic lifestyle and have interwoven technology into every facet of our existence. I am now…
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Santa Claus is now 1,751 years old!
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Christmas as a kid? Very dangerous question indeed; you never know what this can uncover.. Yet, somehow, Santa Claus is often in the middle of it all; it can be the gifts under the tree, the arguments with your parents when you…
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HoHoHoliday Meltdown Time!
It is that time of the year! Ups and downs, shrieks of delight, and cries of anger can be heard throughout of our house during Christmas. These erratic mood swings, with the help of extra sugar, are not “magical” and can test any parent’s patience. Take away the emotion from the holiday season, and what…
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Too bad you can’t photoshop an ugly personality!
As schools start, new kids join classes and old classmates meet again. But what happens when your child starts hanging out with the wrong crowd? You may experience everything from slight annoyance to strong dislike for their new friends. Perhaps it is the little things: they are noisy, use foul language or destroy things. Maybe…
Sonia M. Rompoti, MSc, Bsc 