The Latest from Deborah at Psychology Today
- Stuff Slips Through the CracksEven your grandma forgot to pack Kleenex and hard candies in her purse once or twice when she knew you were gonna need them. ... Read More
- Has a Chronic Illness in the Family Made You Unreliable?Tired of beating yourself up over bailing out of commitments? It's OK to say no from the get-go. ... Read More
- In Disability-Land, Friendships Can Turn ToxicFor parents of complex kids, unsolicited criticism can be particularly painful--especially when it comes from people we respect. ... Read More
- Overprotective Parenting Doesn't WorkAs it turns out, negotiating real-life, reasonable risk can be a very good thing for kids. It can teach them that they have power in this world--or someday will. That they’re competent. And that sometimes, if you really really want something to happen, you have to MAKE it happen, without mom or dad’ ... Read More
- Genetic Testing for Kids With Mental Health Disorders?If medical professionals are going to treat your heart disease, or your teen's bipolar disorder, with medications that won’t help and may even hurt, then they're not doing the job they signed up for. That's where genotyping can help. ... Read More
