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  • Psychotherapist: 10 Reasons American Teens Are More Anxious Than Ever

    Psychotherapist: 10 Reasons American Teens Are More Anxious Than Ever0

    • November 8, 2017

    In October the New York Times asked a question: “Why Are More American Teenagers Than Ever Suffering From Severe Anxiety?” Writing at Psychology Today, psychotherapist Amy Morin offers 10 reasons: 1. Electronics offer an unhealthy escape. 2. Happiness is all the rage. 3. Parents are giving unrealistic praise. 4. Parents are getting caught up in

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  • Psychologists: Boredom is Good for Children

    Psychologists: Boredom is Good for Children0

    When I was eight years old, a little girl near my age moved into the house across the street. She, my sister, and I clicked immediately. The girl was, however, an only child with two working parents. As such, she spent her summers in a profusion of camps and activities, leaving little time for play.

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  • Psychologist: What is the role of the father?

    Psychologist: What is the role of the father?0

    Study after study shows the tremendously negative impact of not having a father present during childhood. While the damage is especially evident with boys, girls also suffer the consequences — hence the unfortunate phrase, “She has daddy issues.” Despite the significant evidence that biological fathers are critical to healthy childhood development, our culture doesn’t seem to

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  • Psychologist: What Happened to Common-Sense Parenting?

    Psychologist: What Happened to Common-Sense Parenting?1

    A friend of mine recently had child number three. After the great event, this friend mentioned that the births of one’s own children are the most amazing moments of life, regardless of whether or not the child is the first or the tenth. Because children are precious treasures, every parent is eager to do the

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  • Psychologist: TV ‘Rapes’ our Mind

    Psychologist: TV ‘Rapes’ our Mind0

    According to The Nielsen Company’s “The Total Audience Report” for the 3rd quarter of 2015, the average American adult spends 4 ½ hours each day watching TV and a total of 9 ½ hours each day being entertained through all devices. ­ A typical critique of time spent watching TV and being entertained usually follows the

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  • Psychologist: Stop Catering to Kids’ Emotional Whims

    Psychologist: Stop Catering to Kids’ Emotional Whims1

    I recently observed how modern society has become fixated on emotions. This is evident in the demand for safe spaces on college campuses and riots erupting over police violence before facts have even been established.   As I went on to note, the fact that emotional outbreaks are viewed as a good thing is a

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