These Skills Can Build Success at Work and at Home

Polly Campbell on July 25, 2022 in Imperfect Spirituality

Do you have the qualities employers want most?

Do you have the qualities employers want most?

How Racism Affects the Brain

Susan McQuillan on July 25, 2022 in Cravings

Racism takes a long-term toll on the mental and physical health of its victims. A new study digs deep to reveal how specific changes in the brain play a role in these effects.

Racism takes a long-term toll on the mental and physical health of its victims. A new study digs deep to reveal how specific changes in the brain play a role in these effects.

10 Ways White Parents Can Support Their Biracial or Multiracial Kid

Samantha Stein Psy.D. on July 25, 2022 in What The Wild Things Are

Having a biracial or multiracial child as a white parent entails responsibility, above and beyond having a child in general. This post is a good place to start.

Having a biracial or multiracial child as a white parent entails responsibility, above and beyond having a child in general. This post is a good place to start.

How Science and a Cultural Shift Ended Only-Child Stigmas

Susan Newman Ph.D. on July 21, 2022 in Singletons

To believe that only children are destined to be lonely, selfish, spoiled, or worse is to disregard the evidence that destroys the long-held stereotypes.

To believe that only children are destined to be lonely, selfish, spoiled, or worse is to disregard the evidence that destroys the long-held stereotypes.

Channeling My Mother So My Kids Won't Forget Her

Jane Adams Ph.D. on July 20, 2022 in Between the Lines

Personal Perspective: The longer a parent is gone, the more alive they are in your memory, especially as you get older. Mostly, that's a good thing.

Personal Perspective: The longer a parent is gone, the more alive they are in your memory, especially as you get older. Mostly, that's a good thing.

How Partners Can Live in the Same, but Different, Relationship

Dawn O. Braithwaite, Ph.D. on July 20, 2022 in Communication Matters

One of life's great mysteries, challenges, and joys is discovering how we experience close relationships both together and separately.

One of life's great mysteries, challenges, and joys is discovering how we experience close relationships both together and separately.

How to Deal When Your Familial Estrangement Goes Public

Peg Streep on July 20, 2022 in Tech Support

While research shows that adult child/parent estrangement isn't uncommon, it remains a cultural taboo. Here's how to deal with others' reactions.

While research shows that adult child/parent estrangement isn't uncommon, it remains a cultural taboo. Here's how to deal with others' reactions.

Family Martyrs Who Appear Selfish

David M. Allen M.D. on July 19, 2022 in A Matter of Personality

Parents who constantly feel guilty because of problems they had when their kids were growing up may induce them to pile on even more guilt.

Parents who constantly feel guilty because of problems they had when their kids were growing up may induce them to pile on even more guilt.

Online Divorce: Is It Right for You?

Ann Gold Buscho Ph.D. on July 19, 2022 in A Better Divorce

As divorce costs have increased, so has the demand for less costly options, and online divorce has been widely marketed over the last number of years. Here's what you need to know.

As divorce costs have increased, so has the demand for less costly options, and online divorce has been widely marketed over the last number of years. Here's what you need to know.

Mamas, Please Take Care of Yourselves

Liz Matheis Ph.D. on July 19, 2022 in Special Matters

A Personal Perspective: Self-care for mothers is not a luxury, it's a necessity.

A Personal Perspective: Self-care for mothers is not a luxury, it's a necessity.

Single, Old, and Lesbian or Bisexual: Who Is Your Family?

Bella DePaulo Ph.D. on July 19, 2022 in Living Single

Unconventional wisdom about what it means to be single and have a family.

Unconventional wisdom about what it means to be single and have a family.

What is a Cycle-Breaker?

Sarah Epstein LMFT on July 15, 2022 in Between the Generations

The term "cycle-breaker" is everywhere on social media these days, especially in psychology and parenting circles. What does it mean—and why does it matter?

The term "cycle-breaker" is everywhere on social media these days, especially in psychology and parenting circles. What does it mean—and why does it matter?

A Journey of Bipolar Disorder in a South Asian Family

Jyothsna Bhat Psy.D. on July 14, 2022 in The Psychology of the South Asian Diaspora

A South Asian couple struggled with stigma when the husband suffered from uncontrolled bipolar disorder but they finally found their way.

A South Asian couple struggled with stigma when the husband suffered from uncontrolled bipolar disorder but they finally found their way.

Create Your Own Parenting Style

Dona Matthews Ph.D. on July 13, 2022 in Going Beyond Intelligence

Children thrive with authoritative, rather than permissive, authoritarian, or neglectful parents. Find a way to be authoritative in your own way.

Children thrive with authoritative, rather than permissive, authoritarian, or neglectful parents. Find a way to be authoritative in your own way.

6 Ways How Shame Can Undermine Intimacy

Bernard Golden, Ph.D. on July 13, 2022 in Overcoming Destructive Anger

A fulfilling and loving relationship calls for recognizing and addressing shame and its inhibiting impact on intimacy.

A fulfilling and loving relationship calls for recognizing and addressing shame and its inhibiting impact on intimacy.

No, Schizophrenia Isn't Caused by Bad Parenting

Justin Garson Ph.D. on July 11, 2022 in The Biology of Human Nature

The old idea that bad parents make kids schizophrenic is harmful and dangerous. But new research highlughts the role of the family in psychosis outcomes.

The old idea that bad parents make kids schizophrenic is harmful and dangerous. But new research highlughts the role of the family in psychosis outcomes.

Taking Care of Work Tasks After Hours May Cost You

Patrick Gallagher, Ph.D., and Ashleigh Gallagher, Ph.D. on July 10, 2022 in The Portable Ph.D.

It may feel satisfying and responsible take care of work tasks during nonwork activities, but you may be harming both your non-work life and your work.

It may feel satisfying and responsible take care of work tasks during nonwork activities, but you may be harming both your non-work life and your work.

How the Pandemic has Altered the Definition of “Family”

Fern Schumer Chapman on July 10, 2022 in Brothers, Sisters, Strangers

The pandemic has loosened family ties. Many prefer to spend time with "chosen" friends, rather than family members.

The pandemic has loosened family ties. Many prefer to spend time with "chosen" friends, rather than family members.

How to Forgive in Six Steps

Maria Baratta Ph.D., L.C.S.W. on July 7, 2022 in Skinny Revisited

Forgiveness is a decision. Healing will follow.

Forgiveness is a decision. Healing will follow.

How Adult Children Can Set Boundaries With Their Parents

Tonya Lester LCSW on July 6, 2022 in Staying Sane Inside Insanity

Setting boundaries with one's family, especially one's parents, is often considered off-limits. It shouldn't be.

Setting boundaries with one's family, especially one's parents, is often considered off-limits. It shouldn't be.

6 Sources of Tension Between Adult Children and Their Parents

Peg Streep on July 6, 2022 in Tech Support

On the whole, parents are more involved in their adult children's lives now than in earlier generations. Let's consider the possible downsides of such involvement.

On the whole, parents are more involved in their adult children's lives now than in earlier generations. Let's consider the possible downsides of such involvement.

Legal Separation vs. Divorce: Which Should You Choose?

Ann Gold Buscho Ph.D. on July 5, 2022 in A Better Divorce

There are at least 7 reasons a legal separation can be a good choice. Here's how to know the differences and the pros and cons of a legal separation, trial separation or divorce.

There are at least 7 reasons a legal separation can be a good choice. Here's how to know the differences and the pros and cons of a legal separation, trial separation or divorce.

How Parental Authority Can Diminish During Adolescence

Carl E Pickhardt Ph.D. on July 5, 2022 in Surviving (Your Child's) Adolescence

Just because parents may lose some command authority with their adolescent doesn't mean they are without influence.

Just because parents may lose some command authority with their adolescent doesn't mean they are without influence.

Toward a Psychology of Wonder

Ariel Gore on July 5, 2022 in Women and Happiness

When study participants could keep their level of curiosity pretty consistent throughout the day, their entire sense of well-being bloomed.

When study participants could keep their level of curiosity pretty consistent throughout the day, their entire sense of well-being bloomed.

How Family Estrangement Echoes Across Generations

Fern Schumer Chapman on June 29, 2022 in Brothers, Sisters, Strangers

When estrangement echoes through generations, adults and children lose family members and suffer the lingering consequences of ostracism and isolation.

When estrangement echoes through generations, adults and children lose family members and suffer the lingering consequences of ostracism and isolation.

How to Recover From a Toxic Relationship

Stephanie A. Sarkis Ph.D. on June 28, 2022 in Here, There, and Everywhere

Ending a toxic relationship can put you in a tailspin. It takes time to rebuild and create a new future. Here are some ways to make your healing journey easier.

Ending a toxic relationship can put you in a tailspin. It takes time to rebuild and create a new future. Here are some ways to make your healing journey easier.

Autocracy Versus Democracy

Daniel F. Seidman Ph.D. on June 27, 2022 in Widening the Lens

What can psychology teach us about the historic tensions between autocracy and democracy this July 4th? Hint: Autocratic relationships are more power play than love.

What can psychology teach us about the historic tensions between autocracy and democracy this July 4th? Hint: Autocratic relationships are more power play than love.

Borderline Personality: Are They Bad at Reading Others?

David M. Allen M.D. on June 24, 2022 in A Matter of Personality

"Mentalization"-based psychotherapy is a recently touted treatment for borderline personality disorder, but it confuses performance with ability.

"Mentalization"-based psychotherapy is a recently touted treatment for borderline personality disorder, but it confuses performance with ability.

State of Mind: A Will to Persevere

Greg O'Brien on June 23, 2022 in On Pluto

If we don’t ignore, delegate, resist, or panic over our dying, if we can appreciate that we are still living while dying, we have the opportunity to die with grace.

If we don’t ignore, delegate, resist, or panic over our dying, if we can appreciate that we are still living while dying, we have the opportunity to die with grace.

Raising Biracial and Bi-Ethnic Young Children

Geoffrey Greif Ph.D. on June 23, 2022 in Buddy System

Mental health practitioners should be aware of common issues related to parenting and the ethnic and racial identity these families might face.

Mental health practitioners should be aware of common issues related to parenting and the ethnic and racial identity these families might face.