Parents strongly influence the emotional and psychological development of their children, and the home environment is a major factor in how kids understand relationships, safety, and communication.

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Emotional neglect is often subtle, and that's what makes it so hard to spot. Clinical psychologist Dr. Jonice Webb outlines ...

"Nichole" was 10 when I started seeing her at her school. The school counselor reported that Nicole was talking about wanting to "cut myself in half," prompting concern. During our first session, she ...

COVID-19 is a daunting challenge for families of children with disabilities. Being a parent is never a cakewalk, but parenting during a pandemic is an entirely new challenge for millions of American ...