Relationship attachment theory is probably one of the most studied when it comes to parenting. That’s not surprising. Although attachment in the early years centers on the relationship of a child and their caregiver (usually Mom), it...
Likely you’ve heard someone flippantly declare that they (or you, or someone else) have “daddy issues” or “mommy issues.” While most often used as an insult, these phrases are actually rooted in psychotherapy. Specifically, a psychological model known as attachment theory. What exactly is attachment theory? Originally developed...
You've likely heard that childhood obesity is on the rise. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over the past 30 years, the number of kids with obesity has almost doubled. Have you ever worried that this trend might affect your kids?...
How to Battle Holiday Stress a PHMP Online Knowledgebase Mini-Series Welcome to Part 3 of 3 in our conveniently-timed, aptly-titled How to Battle Holiday...
How to Battle Holiday Stress a PHMP Online Knowledgebase Mini-Series Welcome to Part 2 of 3 in our conveniently-timed How to Battle Holiday Stress...
How to Battle Holiday Stress a PHMP Online Knowledgebase Mini-Series Welcome to Part 1 of 3 in our conveniently-timed How to Battle Holiday Stress...
Significant events in life tend to linger in your memory. Some might spark happiness when you recall them. Others might involve less pleasant emotions. You might make a conscious effort to avoid thinking about these memories. Repressed memories, on the other hand,...
It's been more than 2 months since self-isolation and shuttered businesses became the norm in the United States due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While there's talk of gradual re-openings in some areas, we still could be more than a year away from life returning to normal. As...
Even if most teens aren't suffering from a true addiction to their phones, they may be experiencing altered childhoods because of the technology. Colleen Hartz's daughter is 19 years old and is rarely ever seen without her phone in hand. "She uses it for everything," the...
American mental health seems to be in a downturn. Days after the suicide of fashion designer Kate Spade, at 55, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that suicides are becoming more common in every age group, but especially in mid-life. The biggest increase was...
As heat waves become more common and intense, the risk for heatstroke continues to rise. Here’s how to make sure you’re prepared. Once again, record-breaking heat is bringing broiling conditions to many spots across the United States. Since the notable 2011 heat wave — which was then...