Part of anxiety is genetic and some of it is learned. Many parents are so concerned about their kids never feeling hurt, embarrassed or uncomfortable that when they have to face something on their own in the world, they can't cope. More >>

When my niece's boyfriend, (19 years old), died of an undiagnosed heart condition, my 7-year-old son was devastated. He and Matt were great buddies... More >>

23 years ago I was raped, and got pregnant as a result of that rape. Abortion was absolutely not an option for me. I did consider adoption... More >>

Parents may have secrets other people know about, but that have not been told to their children. When is it appropriate to tell your child something before someone else 'lets the cat out of the bag'? More >>

Jackie Robinson proved that true talent has no color and showed what it really means to be a hero. Here's a review of the new biopic celebrating his career... More >>

Therapy doesn't come without resistance, especially when you're dealing with a teenager. It can be very difficult to get a teen on board with therapy because there's usually a lot of defensiveness. More >>

The Croods are the Flintstones of our time, a modern stone-age family (and I foresee the family Halloween costume of 2013, just like the Incredibles were a few years back). More >>

...[I]s there a type of therapy you prefer over others for anxiety or is there a specific style or type you would advise against as a general rule?
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Everybody experiences some anxiety. That's normal. But when anxiety starts driving your life, there are a number of things you can do to help yourself calm down. More >>

...When we were in the era of responsibility, obligations were taken seriously. Very few people procrastinated because there were consequences for doing so. However, people today are hardly ever held accountable for anything, especially teens and young adults. More >>