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The Prenatal Stage
“I don’t want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me.” -Frank Costello (The Departed) Jack Nicholson once played a mafia boss named Frank Costello in one of the most famous movies of the early 2000’s. When we are introduced to Frank in the movie, he…
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The Adolescent Roller Coaster
I watched a news article the other day about a TikTok challenge involving teenagers attempting to run into a fence with such force that the fence breaks. These dangerous TikTok challenges are becoming increasingly popular. Watching these teens risk their safety for likes is much like watching a trainwreck. I know it’s bad, but I…
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Living with ADHD
Waiting to hear an official ADHD diagnosis from your son’s neuropsychologist is a lot like standing around at the batting cages. While that unpredictable launcher hurls baseballs at you at speeds you’re not equipped to handle, one may hit you right in the stomach if you’re not prepared to knock it out of the park.…
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Early Childhood Breakthroughs in a Cultural Revolution
“Turn on, tune in, drop out,” was the was the famous term coined in the 1960’s by psychologist Timothy Leary. The infamous quote encapsulated the state of the cultural revolution happening within that decade. Many have declared Buffalo Springfield’s “For What it’s Worth” the anthem of that decade due to its anti-Vietnam war connotations. It…
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How to Stay Sane on This Crazy Train to Toddlerhood. Next Stop: Tantrums and Big Feelings
Gone are the days filled with silent moments as your bundle of joy naps on your chest while you sing sweet lullabies. Once upon a time, you had a child who would flash a smile with the ability to evoke a love in your heart you never knew existed. While you may still catch that…
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Birth
So, you’ve waited somewhat patiently for nine months now to meet your little one. You’ve read “What to Expect When You’re expecting.” You’ve asked all the right questions at every OBGYN appointment and your hospital bag is packed. Your contractions are starting to happen nearly every five minutes for close to one hour now. It’s…
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