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  • When Kids Are Mean, Aggressive, or Abusive: Why Time Alone Won’t Fix It

    Your browser does not support the audio element. “Sometimes he just explodes. He screams, punches walls, and calls me names. I walk on eggshells every day. And then… he acts like nothing happened.” Such behavior is not that rare. Parents share this kind of story with me every week. And…

  • Boredom: The Myth That Keeps on Taking

    A mom recently told me, “If I hear I’m bored one more time, I’m going to lose it.” I nodded sympathetically. Then she added, “And I’m just as bad-I can’t sit still for a second without reaching for my phone. What happened to us?” What happened, indeed? We’ve collectively fallen…

  • The Emptiness of Seeking Immediate Attention

    A mom in my office said it perfectly last week: “He wants attention every second. If I look away for one minute, he’s whining or yelling or doing something dramatic to get me back. It’s like he can’t just be okay for a moment, without demanding me or my attention.”…

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Misery Loves Company

Misery Loves Company

Indeed, you have heard this saying before. It's been around for centuries and remains as accurate today as it was for Sophocles in ancient Greece. The tendency for 'misery' to want to share itself...

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