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Handling a child's defiant behavior can be tough for parents, no matter how old the child is. While managing it can be challenging, the good news is that you can significantly reduce defiance within 10 days by focusing on a few core principles. The most effective approach combines
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Many human concepts don’t exist without words like the idea of gravity, a corporation, or a legal case. For most of us, it’s hard to imagine life without language, as our minds are filled with these abstract ideas that feel as real as physical objects. Almost all people
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Deeper communication goes beyond surface-level interactions and involves conversations that build trust, understanding, and connection in all relationships. It's about being present, listening carefully, and sharing openly. The goal is always to learn about and understand the other person in a more meaningful and impactful way. For example,
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Exploring the Puella Archetype: A Perspective from Jungian Psychology We often hear the advice: follow your passions and live according to your values. But what if you’ve lost your way? What if life feels meaningless? Examining this through the archetype of the "puella" in Jungian analytical psychology,
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Narcissists' negative traits, including arrogance, superiority, and lack of empathy, are becoming more widely recognized. They are often charming initially, but their toxic behaviors quickly emerge. So, what is it like to be in a relationship with a narcissist, and how can you heal? These were the central questions
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Explore seven deep ways injustice impacts emotional well-being and social cohesion, fuelling personal struggles and dividing communities. Learn how to recognize and address these effects.
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Most research on parenthood has traditionally focused on how children benefit from having a father figure. However, more attention is gradually being paid to the value of fatherhood for men themselves. Not only do children benefit greatly from having involved and engaged fathers, but men also gain from this bond,
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When it comes to mental health, it's not the amount of time we spend on social media that matters, but how we use it. The idea that social media is harmful to teens' mental health is well known. There is growing research linking "smartphone and social
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Developing social skills may be easier and more fun than you think. Helping children build impulse control and social skills can be an enjoyable process. In fact, many families already have the tools to do this, likely tucked away in their closets. Over the years, I’ve used a variety
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Learn how to spot the six clear signs of narcissism, from lack of empathy to manipulative behavior, and protect yourself from toxic relationships.
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In the media, narcissism is often portrayed by extreme personalities belittling others, power hungry behavior, and aggressive individuals. Seen this way, who would ever think there's a healthy side to what we usually view as a negative trait? Surprise: narcissism isn’t all bad. According to Kohut’s
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My desire to know what was wrong was exactly that: 'my' desire. What my child really needed was space. One evening, my child came home clearly upset his energy tense, his silence heavy. Trying to keep my own worry in check, I gently said, "Sweetheart, you seem